Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Transporter Roll Top Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Weather resistant material) while the Router Backpack does not.

Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey The North Face
Name Transporter Roll Top Backpack Router Backpack
Category Commuter Commuter
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 25L 40L
Dimensions (in) 19.7 x 12.61 x 9.85 12.5 x 9 x 21
Weight (lb) 2.1 2
Fabric 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 8 colors and patterns Meld Grey/Tnf Black
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 16, 2019 August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable 25 mm web hipbelt Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Weather resistant material
Zippers U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Roll top opening with webbing and aluminium buckle closure Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 zipped side pockets Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization
Internal Compartments Magazine/document sleeve and internal organization Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle and umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front
Loops and Attachments Loop for blinky light attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15" Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirScape mesh-covered ridged foam back panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Transporter Roll Top Backpack by Osprey against the Router Backpack by The North Face.


Osprey 's Transporter Roll Top Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features.

The Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack has a capacity of 25L (liters), weighs 2.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.7 x 12.61 x 9.85. It's made of 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated and is available in 8 colors and patterns 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.