The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack vs The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack and the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack is that the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Explore Haulaback Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Explore Haulaback Backpack
Category Womens Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 27L 43.5L
Dimensions (in) 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 1.5 x 11 x 23.5
Weight (lb) 2.3 3.34
Fabric 100% Polyester 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish
Color 3 Colors and patterns Peak Purple/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Rating 5
Price Under $125 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle Four padded webbing handles
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15" Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded flat back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate

You're currently comparing the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack by The North Face against the Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack has a capacity of 27L (liters), weighs 2.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 3 Colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack's capacity is 43.5L with a size of 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 inches. Constructed from 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish it weighs 3.34 pounds and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black.