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 Zippers (2 way string zipper holder) 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 School
Sub Category Outdoor Laptop
Capacity (L) 40L
Dimensions (in) 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 21.25 x 14 x 10.5
Weight (lb) 1.7 3.3
Fabric Recycled nylon ripstop 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop
Color Banff Blue - Aviator Navy 4 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps Custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent Water repellant finish
Zippers 2 way string zipper holder
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets External stash pockets, water bottle pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Web haul handle Padded top handle and front haul handle
Loops and Attachments Two-point trekking-pole attachment 360 degree reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 1 laptop sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel The FlexVent™ suspension system
Rain Cover Concealed rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details
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 School backpack with Laptop 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 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.