The North Face Berkeley Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Berkeley Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Berkeley Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-repellent) while the Router Backpack does not.

The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Berkeley Backpack Router Backpack
Category Daypack Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Everyday
Capacity (L) 40L
Dimensions (in) 6 x 6 x 2 12.5 x 9 x 21
Weight (lb) 1.45 2
Fabric 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Tnf Black/Mineral Gold Meld Grey/Tnf Black
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.5 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization
Internal Compartments Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

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


The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features.

The The North Face Berkeley Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.45 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 6 x 6 x 2. It's made of 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold 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.