The main difference between the Kipling Shelden Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Shelden Backpack has Zippers (Plastic molded zipper with rubber pulls) while the Router Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Kipling | The North Face |
Name | Shelden Backpack | Router Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | School | |
Sub Category | School | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 19L | 40L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 15.5 x 5 | 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.99 | 3.3 | |
Fabric | Polyester | 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop | |
Color | Pearl Teal Metallic | 4 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $150 | Under $175 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable strap | Custom injection-molded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellant finish | ||
Zippers | Plastic molded zipper with rubber pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | Two side slip pockets, Water bottle pocket | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve, two internal slip pockets | ||
Side Pockets | Two side slip pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Padded top handle and front haul handle | |
Loops and Attachments | 360 degree reflective bike-light loop | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15" Laptop | Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17" |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | The FlexVent™ suspension system |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective details | ||
Other Features | Other Features | With monkey keychain |
Kipling's Shelden Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.
The Kipling Shelden Backpack has a capacity of 19L (liters), weighs 0.99 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 15.5 x 5. It's made of Polyester and is available in Pearl Teal Metallic in comparison the The North Face Router Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 inches. Constructed from 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.
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