The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant finish) while the Hydra 26L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Women's Surge Backpack | Hydra 26L Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Backpacking | |
Capacity (L) | 31L | 26L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 7 x 20 | 24 x 15 x 5 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.7 | 2 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester | 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. | |
Color | 15+ colors and patterns | Goblin Blue/Beta Blue | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | Lifetime | |
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | 1 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Articulated shoulder straps | J shape - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Adjustable chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | Adjustable waist strap | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellant finish | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | 2 slip-in side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Webbing daisy chain | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop compartment | |
Organizer Pocket | Front pocket with internal organization | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Rounded back panel | FlashDry back panel |
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Integrated hydration sleeve |
The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Hydra 26L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Hydra 26L Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 24 x 15 x 5 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Goblin Blue/Beta Blue.
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