The main difference between the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Basin 24 Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Router Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Basin 24 Backpack | Router Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Commuter | |
Sub Category | Outdoor | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 40L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 | 12.5 x 9 x 21 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.7 | 2 | |
Fabric | Recycled nylon ripstop | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | Banff Blue - Aviator Navy | Meld Grey/Tnf Black | |
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $200 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded adjustable shoulder straps | J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable hip belt | Removable waist belt | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellent | ||
Zippers | 2 way string zipper holder | U-pull zippers | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | External stash pockets, water bottle pockets | Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization | |
Internal Compartments | Large main compartment | 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 pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Web haul handle | Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front | |
Loops and Attachments | Two-point trekking-pole attachment | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | 1 laptop sleeve | Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm) |
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Bottom compression | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel | Padded |
Rain Cover | Concealed rain cover | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration sleeve |
The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features.
The The North Face Basin 24 Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11 x 6.7 x 19.7. It's made of Recycled nylon ripstop and is available in Banff Blue - Aviator Navy 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.
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