The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack

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

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Explore Haulaback Backpack
Category Laptop Backpacking
Sub Category Everyday Hiking
Capacity (L) 31L 43.5L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 1.5 x 11 x 23.5
Weight (lb) 2.7 3.34
Fabric 600D Polyester 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish
Color 15+ colors and patterns Peak Purple/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 5
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Padded top handle Four padded webbing handles
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Padded
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Travel Features Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel Padded flat back panel
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack's capacity is 43.5L with a size of 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 inches. Constructed from 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish it weighs 3.34 pounds and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black.