Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender® durable water repellent) while the Router Backpack does not.

Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt The North Face
Name 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack Router Backpack
Category Everyday Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Everyday
Capacity (L) 28L 40L
Dimensions (in) 12 X 18 X 7.5 12.5 x 9 x 21
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Carhartt Brown Meld Grey/Tnf Black
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Stowable shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Easy, quick-open cinch top Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 side pockets, 2 front slip-in pockets, 1 front zip pocket Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization
Internal Compartments Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front
Loops and Attachments 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15” laptop Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

You're currently comparing the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack by Carhartt against the Router Backpack by The North Face.


Carhartt's 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features.

The Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 X 18 X 7.5. It's made of Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon and is available in Carhartt Brown in comparison the The North Face Router Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 12.5 x 9 x 21 inches. Constructed from 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Meld Grey/Tnf Black.