The North Face Casual Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Casual Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Casual Backpack has Expandable (Expandable water bottle pocket) while the Router Backpack does not.

The North Face Casual Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Casual Backpack Router Backpack
Category Mens Commuter
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 40L
Dimensions (in) 11.4 x 15.8 x 5.9 12.5 x 9 x 21
Weight (lb) 1.01 2
Fabric Polyester, cotton 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Black Meld Grey/Tnf Black
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6
Price Under $250 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Fold-over opening top access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Secure-zip front pocket Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization
Internal Compartments Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Water Bottle Expandable water bottle pocket Yes
Handles Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Travel Features Expandable Expandable water bottle pocket
Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

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


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

The The North Face Casual Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.01 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.4 x 15.8 x 5.9. It's made of Polyester, cotton and is available in Black 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.