Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack has Side Pockets (2 side pockets) while the Router Backpack does not.

Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt The North Face
Name 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack Router Backpack
Category Everyday Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Everyday
Capacity (L) 40L 40L
Dimensions (in) 13 X 19.5 X 8 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 $200 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Rolltop opening, side access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front zippered pocket with pen sleeves, secure passport pocket Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, mesh pocket, 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 Top grab handle Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front
Loops and Attachments Bottom straps, 2 rows of M.O.L.L.E strap
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" laptop Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack by Carhartt against the Router Backpack by The North Face.


Carhartt's 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features.

The Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 X 19.5 X 8. 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.