The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Columbia |
Name | Women's Surge Backpack | Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 31L | 26L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 7 x 20 | 18 x 12.38 x 8.8 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.7 | 1.0 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester | 100% Polyester | |
Color | 15+ colors and patterns | 6 Colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | 4.9 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $175 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Articulated shoulder straps | Contoured padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellant finish | ||
Zippers | Reflective zipper pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Organizational panel | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top handle | Top haul handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Webbing daisy chain | Key clip | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop compartment | Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" |
Organizer Pocket | Front pocket with internal organization | Front organizer pocket | |
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Padded bottom panel | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Rounded back panel |
The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Columbia 's Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.
The The North Face Women's Surge Backpack has a capacity of 31L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 7 x 20. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 15+ colors and patterns in comparison the Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 18 x 12.38 x 8.8 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 6 Colors and patterns.
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