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 Zippers (Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls) 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 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

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 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.