The North Face Crestone Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Crestone Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Crestone Backpack has Side Pockets (2 slip-in side pockets) while the Router Backpack does not.

The North Face Crestone Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Crestone Backpack Router Backpack
Category Daypack Commuter
Sub Category Outdoor Everyday
Capacity (L) 27.5L 40L
Dimensions (in) 18.13 x 11 x 8.25 12.5 x 9 x 21
Weight (lb) 1 2
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black Meld Grey/Tnf Black
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 side slip in pockets, 1 front zip pocket, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, simplified organization in front pocket, tablet sleeve and key fob 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 Two webbing top handles Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded and protective 15" laptop sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded

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


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

The The North Face Crestone Backpack has a capacity of 27.5L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.13 x 11 x 8.25. It's made of and is available in Mild Grey Heather/TNF 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.