The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs Columbia Unisex Trek 18L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the Columbia Unisex Trek 18L Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Unisex Trek 18L Backpack does not.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Columbia Unisex Trek 18L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Columbia
Name Women's Surge Backpack Unisex Trek 18L Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 31L 18L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 5.13 x 10.6 x 15.75
Weight (lb) 2.7
Fabric 600D Polyester 100% Polyester
Color 15+ colors and patterns 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 1 side pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Unisex Trek 18L Backpack by Columbia.


The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Columbia's Unisex Trek 18L 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 Trek 18L Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 5.13 x 10.6 x 15.75 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.