The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Daypack

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

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face Daypack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Daypack
Category Commuter Daypack
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 40L 22L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 11.61 x 4.92 x 17.52
Weight (lb) 2 1.4
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 600D Recycled Polyester
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black 10+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Lifetime
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $200 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
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 Invisible top zipped pocket, front zipped 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 Webbing top strap
Loops and Attachments Leather patch, bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm) Laptop sleeve
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 Daypack by The North Face .


The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Daypack is a Daypack 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 Daypack's capacity is 22L with a size of 11.61 x 4.92 x 17.52 inches. Constructed from 600D Recycled Polyester it weighs 1.4 pounds and is available in 10+ colors and patterns.