The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Basin 24 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Base / Bottom (Bottom compression) while the Basin 24 Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Basin 24 Backpack
Category Commuter Hiking
Sub Category Everyday Outdoor
Capacity (L) 40L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 11 x 6.7 x 19.7
Weight (lb) 2 1.7
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Recycled nylon ripstop
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black Banff Blue - Aviator Navy
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Adjustable hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers U-pull zippers 2 way string zipper holder
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization External stash pockets, water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve Large main compartment
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front Web haul handle
Loops and Attachments Two-point trekking-pole attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm) 1 laptop sleeve
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded back panel
Rain Cover Concealed rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Basin 24 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor 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 Basin 24 Backpack's capacity is with a size of 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 inches. Constructed from Recycled nylon ripstop it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in Banff Blue - Aviator Navy.