The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face 70 Guide Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face 70 Guide Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the 70 Guide Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face 70 Guide Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack 70 Guide Backpack
Category Commuter Drawstring
Sub Category Everyday Commuter
Capacity (L) 40L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 21 x 13 x 6
Weight (lb) 2 1.74
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Leather
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black Carafe Green
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6 5
Price Under $200 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps Straight - adjustable strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Fold-over opening
External 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
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front Top grab handle
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 Padded

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the 70 Guide Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's 70 Guide Backpack is a Drawstring 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 The North Face 70 Guide Backpack's capacity is with a size of 21 x 13 x 6 inches. Constructed from Leather it weighs 1.74 pounds and is available in Carafe Green.

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