The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Shoulder Straps (J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Router Backpack | Griffin 75 Backpack | |
Category | Commuter | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 40L | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12.5 x 9 x 21 | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | |
Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish | |
Color | Meld Grey/Tnf Black | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | |
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
Price | Under $200 | Under $700 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | |
Zippers | U-pull zippers | Wraparound J-zip | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Flap with buckle top access | |
External Pockets | Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization | Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | |
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 | 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 | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Reflective webbing | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm) | |
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Bottom compression | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | FlashDry™ back panel |
Hip Belt Pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
Other Features | Other Features | The patent-pending Dyno Carry System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack |
The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Griffin 75 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L with a size of S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish it weighs S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.
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