The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack vs Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack and the Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is that the Women's Aurora Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent finish) while the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack does not.

The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack Front View
Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Columbia
Name Women's Aurora Backpack Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack
Category Women's Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 22L 26L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 7.5 x 18 18 x 12.38 x 8.8
Weight (lb) 1.7 1.0
Fabric 300D Heathered Polyester 100% Polyester
Color 5 colors and patterns 6 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.9
Price Under $75 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific shoulder straps Contoured padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Hideaway sternum strap Sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent finish
Zippers Reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Top zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Top zipped pocket, front and side stretch pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments 2 interior pen pockets Organizational panel
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top haul handle
Loops and Attachments Key clip
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Fleece-lined laptop compartment Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Padded bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Women-specific back panel
Load Lifters Yes

You're currently comparing the Women's Aurora Backpack by The North Face against the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack by Columbia .


The North Face 's Women's Aurora Backpack is a Women's backpack with Everyday features while Columbia 's Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.

The The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.5 x 7.5 x 18. It's made of 300D Heathered Polyester and is available in 5 colors and patterns in comparison the Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 18 x 12.38 x 8.8 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 6 Colors and patterns.