The North Face Fall Line Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Fall Line Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Fall Line Backpack has Side Pockets (2 mesh side pockets) while the Router Backpack does not.

The North Face Fall Line Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Fall Line Backpack Router Backpack
Category Motorcycle Commuter
Sub Category Backpacking Everyday
Capacity (L) 40L
Dimensions (in) 7.48 x 13.78 x 19.69 12.5 x 9 x 21
Weight (lb) 2.31 2
Fabric 400D Nylon 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 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Shoulder-strap webbing create 360 degrees of reflectivity J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front pocket with stretch side panels for additional volume, Reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses or electronics, Two opaque stretch-mesh side pockets discreetly hold their contents Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization
Internal Compartments Internal organisation with a fleece-lined media pocket, secure zipped pocket and elastic webbing for cord management Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined laptop sleeve in the main compartment helps protect laptop from bumps and falls Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve located in the main compartment for quick access
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back panel Padded
Reflective Safety Strips Light reflection detailing helps you stay visible in low-light conditions

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


The North Face's Fall Line Backpack is a Motorcycle backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features.

The The North Face Fall Line Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2.31 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 7.48 x 13.78 x 19.69. It's made of 400D Nylon 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.