The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack vs The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack and the The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack is that the Hydra 26L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Women's Aurora Backpack does not.

The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Hydra 26L Backpack Women's Aurora Backpack
Category Hiking Women's
Sub Category Backpacking Everyday
Capacity (L) 26L 22L
Dimensions (in) 24 x 15 x 5 12.5 x 7.5 x 18
Weight (lb) 2 1.7
Fabric 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. 300D Heathered Polyester
Color Goblin Blue/Beta Blue 5 colors and patterns
Warranty Lifetime The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 1 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Women-specific shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Hideaway sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Top zipped access
External Pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers Top zipped pocket, front and side stretch pockets
Internal Compartments 2 interior pen pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Fleece-lined laptop compartment
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel Women-specific back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Integrated hydration sleeve

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


The North Face's Hydra 26L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face 's Women's Aurora Backpack is a Women's backpack with Everyday 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 Women's Aurora Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 12.5 x 7.5 x 18 inches. Constructed from 300D Heathered Polyester it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.