The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the Columbia Zigzag 30L Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Zigzag 30L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Columbia |
Name | Women's Surge Backpack | Zigzag 30L Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 31L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 7 x 20 | 18.66 x 14.21 x 3.74 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.7 | 1.0 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester | 100% Polyester with PU coating | |
Color | 15+ colors and patterns | 20+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Articulated shoulder straps | Padded 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 | 2 front zipped pockets and 2 side pockets | |
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 | Webbing loops | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop compartment | Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" |
Organizer Pocket | Front pocket with internal organization | ||
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Flat padded bottom | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Rounded back panel | |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective zipper pulls |
The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Columbia 's Zigzag 30L 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 Zigzag 30L Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 18.66 x 14.21 x 3.74 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester with PU coating it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.
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