The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Banchee 50 Backpack
Category Commuter Backpacking
Sub Category Everyday Hiking
Capacity (L) 40L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6
Weight (lb) 2 S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6
Price Under $200 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers U-pull zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Flap with buckle
External Pockets Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket
Internal Compartments Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
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 Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve
Other Features Other Features The patent-pending Dyno Lite System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack. The Dyno Lite System™ features self-equalizing, on-the-fly, adjustable load lifters.

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Banchee 50 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L with a size of S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Aviator Navy.