The North Face Router Backpack vs Oakley Blade 30L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the Oakley Blade 30L Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Blade 30L Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Oakley Blade 30L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Oakley
Name Router Backpack Blade 30L Backpack
Category Commuter Everyday
Sub Category Everyday Commuter
Capacity (L) 40L 30L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 20 x 12 x 8
Weight (lb) 2 1.5
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 100% Cotton
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black Jet Black
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6 4.6
Price Under $200 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Salt-water resistant
Zippers U-pull zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization Eyewear pocket, media pocket, and fins/wax compartment
Internal Compartments Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve Padded laptop sleeve holds up to a 15" device,
Side Pockets 2 side zipped pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front Top grab nylon handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm) Padded; holds up to a 15" device
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Blade 30L Backpack by Oakley.


The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while Oakley's Blade 30L Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features.

The The North Face Router Backpack has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.5 x 9 x 21. It's made of 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish and is available in Meld Grey/Tnf Black in comparison the Oakley Blade 30L Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 20 x 12 x 8 inches. Constructed from 100% Cotton it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in Jet Black.