The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face BTTFB Backpack

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

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face BTTFB Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack BTTFB Backpack
Category Commuter Hiking
Sub Category Everyday Backpacking
Capacity (L) 40L 20L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 19 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 2 1.75
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black Macrofleck Print Green
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6
Price Under $200 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps Straight - Adjustable and injection-molded-foam shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers U-pull zippers Nylon zipper with 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 Top pocket
Internal Compartments Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve Laptop 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) Padded
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 BTTFB Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's BTTFB Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 BTTFB Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 19 x 13 x 4 inches. Constructed from 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating it weighs 1.75 pounds and is available in Macrofleck Print Green.