The North Face Explore Fusebox Daypack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Explore Fusebox Daypack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Explore Fusebox Daypack has Internal Compartments (Internal zippered mesh compartment) while the Router Backpack does not.

The North Face Explore Fusebox Daypack Front View
The North Face Router Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Explore Fusebox Daypack Router Backpack
Category Daypack School
Sub Category Commuter Laptop
Capacity (L) 26L 40L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 7.5 x 18.5 21.25 x 14 x 10.5
Weight (lb) 2.4 3.3
Fabric 900D Polyester 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop
Color 5 colors and patterns 4 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date June 25, 2020 August 15, 2014
Rating 4.9 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant material Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal zippered mesh compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Two webbing tote handles with metal snap Padded top handle and front haul handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains 360 degree reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve x 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 The FlexVent™ suspension system
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details

You're currently comparing the Explore Fusebox Daypack by The North Face against the Router Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face 's Explore Fusebox Daypack 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 Explore Fusebox Daypack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 2.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.5 x 7.5 x 18.5. It's made of 900D Polyester and is available in 5 colors and patterns 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.