The North Face Griffin Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Griffin Backpack has Load Lifters (Adjustable load lifters) while the Router Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin Backpack Router Backpack
Category Outdoor School
Sub Category Travel Laptop
Capacity (L) 65L 40L
Dimensions (in) 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 21.25 x 14 x 10.5
Weight (lb) 2 3.3
Fabric Nylon 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black 4 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 3.8 4.7
Price Under $225 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap Custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Pivoting hip belt Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Wraparound J-zipper access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets 2 stretch side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle and front haul handle
Loops and Attachments Detachable daypack 360 degree reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded adjustable back panel The FlexVent™ suspension system
Load Lifters Adjustable load lifters
Hip Belt Pockets 2 hip belt pockets
Top / Floating Lid Detachable flip-forward top lid
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing Reflective details
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

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


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

The The North Face Griffin Backpack has a capacity of 65L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 15.4 x 11 x 26.4. It's made of Nylon and is available in Asphalt Grey/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.