The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack vs The North Face Berkeley Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack and the The North Face Berkeley Backpack is that the Hydra 26L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Berkeley Backpack does not.

The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Hydra 26L Backpack Berkeley Backpack
Category Hiking Daypack
Sub Category Backpacking Commuter
Capacity (L) 26L
Dimensions (in) 24 x 15 x 5 6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 2 1.45
Fabric 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish.
Color Goblin Blue/Beta Blue Tnf Black/Mineral Gold
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 1 4.5
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab nylon handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel Padded
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Integrated hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Hydra 26L Backpack by The North Face against the Berkeley Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Hydra 26L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features.

The The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 24 x 15 x 5. It's made of 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. and is available in Goblin Blue/Beta Blue in comparison the The North Face Berkeley Backpack's capacity is with a size of 6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. it weighs 1.45 pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold.