The North Face Flyweight Pack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Flyweight Pack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Flyweight Pack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant finish) while the Router Backpack does not.

The North Face Flyweight Pack Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Flyweight Pack Router Backpack
Category Daypack Commuter
Sub Category Travel Everyday
Capacity (L) 17L 40L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 10.5 x 7.5 12.5 x 9 x 21
Weight (lb) 0.4 2
Fabric Nylon With Cordura 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 4 colors and patterns Meld Grey/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 13, 2019 August 15, 2014
Rating 4.4 4.6
Price Under $50 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable-mesh shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped back pocket, 1 front and 2 side pockets 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
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles 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; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Travel Features Packable / Foldable Easily packs into its own secure-zip pocket
Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

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


The North Face 's Flyweight Pack is a Daypack backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features.

The The North Face Flyweight Pack has a capacity of 17L (liters), weighs 0.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 10.5 x 7.5. It's made of Nylon With Cordura and is available in 4 colors and patterns 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.