The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Berkeley Backpack

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

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Berkeley Backpack
Category Commuter Daypack
Sub Category Everyday Commuter
Capacity (L) 40L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 2 1.45
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish.
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black Tnf Black/Mineral Gold
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6 4.5
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers U-pull zippers Nylon zipper with string and metal 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 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side 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 Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 slip in 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 nylon handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm) Padded; 16" laptop
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 Berkeley Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack 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 Berkeley Backpack's capacity is with a size of 6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. it weighs 1.45 pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold.