The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Borealis Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Borealis Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Zippers (U-pull zippers) while the Borealis Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Borealis Backpack
Category Commuter Laptop
Sub Category Everyday School
Capacity (L) 40L 28L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75
Weight (lb) 2 2
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 December 11, 2013
Rating 4.6 4.8
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Removable waist belt
Zippers U-pull zippers
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 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
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 Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm) Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

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


The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School 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 Borealis Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .