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.
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 |
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.
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