The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Generator Backpack

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

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face Generator Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Generator Backpack
Category Commuter Outdoor
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 40L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 2 2
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 210D Cordura nylon
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black Tnf Red/Asphalt
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6 4.3
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded 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 string and plastic 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 Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, 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, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm) Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded mesh back panel

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


The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack 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 Generator Backpack 's capacity is with a size of 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Cordura nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt.