The North Face Generator Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

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

The North Face Generator Backpack
The North Face Router Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Generator Backpack Router Backpack
Category Outdoor School
Sub Category Daypack Laptop
Capacity (L) 40L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 21.25 x 14 x 10.5
Weight (lb) 2 3.3
Fabric 210D Cordura nylon 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop
Color Tnf Red/Asphalt 4 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.3 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps Custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle Padded top handle and front haul handle
Loops and Attachments 360 degree reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back panel The FlexVent™ suspension system
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details

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


The North Face's Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack features while The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The The North Face Generator Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5. It's made of 210D Cordura nylon and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt 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.