Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack has Zippers (Thick industrial zipper pulls) while the Router Backpack does not.

Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
The North Face Router Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus The North Face
Name 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack Router Backpack
Category Laptop School
Sub Category School Laptop
Capacity (L) 28L 40L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 20 x 5 21.25 x 14 x 10.5
Weight (lb) 2.7 3.3
Fabric Nylon 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop
Color Black, Gray, Black/Gray 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 27, 2011 August 15, 2014
Rating 4.4 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps 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 resistant material Water repellant finish
Zippers Thick industrial zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 3 front pockets, 1 top, 1 back pocket and 4 side pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling Padded top handle and front haul handle
Loops and Attachments Hanging clasp 360 degree reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16" Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet pocket Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Base / Bottom Weather-resistant bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Thick padded mesh back panel The FlexVentâ„¢ suspension system
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Anti-theft back pocket

You're currently comparing the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus against the Router Backpack by The North Face .


Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 20 x 5. It's made of Nylon and is available in Black, Gray, Black/Gray 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.