The North Face Basin 24 Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

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.

The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Basin 24 Backpack by The North Face against the Router Backpack by The North Face.


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.