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.
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 |
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.
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