The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs Columbia Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the Columbia Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack does not.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Columbia Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Columbia
Name Women's Surge Backpack Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 31L 26L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 19.69 x 8.66 x 12.6
Weight (lb) 2.7
Fabric 600D Polyester 100% Polyester with PU coating
Color 15+ colors and patterns 8 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.5
Price Under $150 Under $100
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 Water repellent
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
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

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack by Columbia .


The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Columbia 's Unisex Mazama 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 Unisex Mazama 26L Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 19.69 x 8.66 x 12.6 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester with PU coating it weighs pounds and is available in 8 Colors and patterns.