The main difference between the The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack and the Columbia Zigzag 30L Backpack is that the Women's Aurora Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Hideaway sternum strap) while the Zigzag 30L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Columbia |
Name | Women's Aurora Backpack | Zigzag 30L Backpack | |
Category | Women's | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 22L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12.5 x 7.5 x 18 | 18.66 x 14.21 x 3.74 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.7 | 1.0 | |
Fabric | 300D Heathered Polyester | 100% Polyester with PU coating | |
Color | 5 colors and patterns | 20+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $75 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Women-specific shoulder straps | Padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Hideaway sternum strap | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellent finish | ||
Main Compartment Access | Top zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | Top zipped pocket, front and side stretch pockets | 2 front zipped pockets and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | 2 interior pen pockets | ||
Side Pockets | Side pocket can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Webbing loops | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Fleece-lined laptop compartment | Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" |
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Flat padded bottom | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Women-specific back panel | |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective zipper pulls |
The North Face 's Women's Aurora Backpack is a Women's backpack with Everyday features while Columbia 's Zigzag 30L 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 Zigzag 30L Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 18.66 x 14.21 x 3.74 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester with PU coating it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.
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