The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack

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.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Hydra 26L 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 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.