The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack vs The North Face Flyweight Pack

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

The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Flyweight Pack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Hydra 26L Backpack Flyweight Pack
Category Hiking Daypack
Sub Category Backpacking Travel
Capacity (L) 26L 17L
Dimensions (in) 24 x 15 x 5 17 x 10.5 x 7.5
Weight (lb) 2 0.4
Fabric 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. Nylon With Cordura
Color Goblin Blue/Beta Blue 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Lifetime The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 13, 2019
Rating 1 4.4
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Breathable-mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers 1 zipped back pocket, 1 front and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Travel Features Packable / Foldable Easily packs into its own secure-zip pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Integrated hydration sleeve

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


The North Face's Hydra 26L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face 's Flyweight Pack is a Daypack backpack with Travel 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 Flyweight Pack's capacity is 17L with a size of 17 x 10.5 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from Nylon With Cordura it weighs 0.4 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.