The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

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

The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Kids' Sprout Backpack Router Backpack
Category Childrens Commuter
Sub Category School Everyday
Capacity (L) 10L 40L
Dimensions (in) 11.5 x 8.5 x 5 12.5 x 9 x 21
Weight (lb) 0.57 2
Fabric 600D polyester, 1200D polyester 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green Meld Grey/Tnf Black
Warranty Lifetime warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4 4.6
Price Under $50 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap 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 External zippered pocket for smaller trinkets and treasures, Mesh water bottle pockets, Reflective bike-light loop Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization
Internal Compartments Main compartment 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 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 Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel Padded

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


The North Face's Kids' Sprout Backpack is a Childrens backpack with School features while The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features.

The The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack has a capacity of 10L (liters), weighs 0.57 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.5 x 8.5 x 5. It's made of 600D polyester, 1200D polyester and is available in Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green 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.