The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Crestone Backpack

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

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face Crestone Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Crestone Backpack
Category Commuter Daypack
Sub Category Everyday Outdoor
Capacity (L) 40L 27.5L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 18.13 x 11 x 8.25
Weight (lb) 2 1
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with 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 2 side slip in pockets, 1 front zip pocket, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top
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, simplified organization in front pocket, tablet sleeve and key fob
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 Two webbing top handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm) Padded and protective 15" laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded back panel

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


The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Crestone Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Outdoor 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 Crestone Backpack's capacity is 27.5L with a size of 18.13 x 11 x 8.25 inches. Constructed from it weighs 1 pounds and is available in Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black.