Kipling Shelden Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

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.

Kipling Shelden Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Shelden Backpack by Kipling against the Router Backpack by The North Face .


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.