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.
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 |
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.
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