The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs The North Face Small Explore Fusebox Daypack

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

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Small Explore Fusebox Daypack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Small Explore Fusebox Daypack
Category Laptop Daypack
Sub Category Everyday Commuter
Capacity (L) 31L 14L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 9.5 x 6.5 x 15.5
Weight (lb) 2.7 1.6
Fabric 600D Polyester 900D Polyester
Color 15+ colors and patterns 10 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 June 25, 2020
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 1 zipped back pocket
Internal Compartments Top lid with internal zippered mesh compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Padded top handle Two webbing tote handles with metal snap
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain Daisy chains
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Fleece-lined laptop sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel

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


The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Small Explore Fusebox Daypack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter 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 Small Explore Fusebox Daypack's capacity is 14L with a size of 9.5 x 6.5 x 15.5 inches. Constructed from 900D Polyester it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in 10 colors and patterns.