The main difference between the The North Face Berkeley Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Berkeley Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls) while the Router Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Berkeley Backpack | Router Backpack | |
Category | Daypack | School | |
Sub Category | Commuter | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 40L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.45 | 3.3 | |
Fabric | 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. | 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop | |
Color | Tnf Black/Mineral Gold | 4 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
Rating | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $175 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Custom injection-molded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-repellent | Water repellant finish | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab nylon handle | Padded top handle and front haul handle | |
Loops and Attachments | 360 degree reflective bike-light loop | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 16" laptop | 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 | The FlexVent™ suspension system |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective details |
The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop 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 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.
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