Oakley Blade 30L Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the Oakley Blade 30L Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Blade 30L Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Salt-water resistant) while the Router Backpack does not.

Oakley Blade 30L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Oakley The North Face
Name Blade 30L Backpack Router Backpack
Category Everyday Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L 40L
Dimensions (in) 20 x 12 x 8 12.5 x 9 x 21
Weight (lb) 1.5 2
Fabric 100% Cotton 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Jet Black Meld Grey/Tnf Black
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6 4.6
Price Under $50 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap 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 Salt-water resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Eyewear pocket, media pocket, and fins/wax compartment Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization
Internal Compartments Padded laptop sleeve holds up to a 15" device, 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 zipped pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; holds up to a 15" device 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 Blade 30L Backpack by Oakley against the Router Backpack by The North Face.


Oakley's Blade 30L Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features.

The Oakley Blade 30L Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 1.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 20 x 12 x 8. It's made of 100% Cotton and is available in Jet Black 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.