The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Casual Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Casual Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Casual Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face Casual Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Casual Backpack
Category Commuter Mens
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 40L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 11.4 x 15.8 x 5.9
Weight (lb) 2 1.01
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Polyester, cotton
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black Black
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6
Price Under $200 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps S-shaped curved adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable chest straps
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers U-pull zippers Nylon
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Fold-over opening top access
External Pockets Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization Secure-zip front pocket
Internal Compartments Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Water Bottle Yes Expandable water bottle pocket
Handles Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm) Padded
Travel Features Expandable Expandable water bottle pocket
Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

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


The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Casual Backpack is a Mens backpack with Everyday 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 Casual Backpack's capacity is with a size of 11.4 x 15.8 x 5.9 inches. Constructed from Polyester, cotton it weighs 1.01 pounds and is available in Black.