The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Explore Haulaback Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Router Backpack does not.

The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Explore Haulaback Backpack Router Backpack
Category Backpacking School
Sub Category Hiking Laptop
Capacity (L) 43.5L 40L
Dimensions (in) 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 21.25 x 14 x 10.5
Weight (lb) 3.34 3.3
Fabric 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop
Color Peak Purple/Tnf Black 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Lifetime The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 5 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Four padded webbing handles Padded top handle and front haul handle
Loops and Attachments 360 degree reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded flat back panel The FlexVent™ suspension system
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate

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


The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack has a capacity of 43.5L (liters), weighs 3.34 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 1.5 x 11 x 23.5. It's made of 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black 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.