The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack
Category Commuter Travel
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 40L 30L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 19.7 x 10.8 x 9.3
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 600D polyester, 900D polyester, TPE PVC coating, 210D nylon
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6
Price Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers U-pull zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Flap with buckle
External Pockets Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization 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 Two stuff pockets
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Custom-molded lash points, metal hooks
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Travel Features Compression Straps Compression straps
Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack is a Travel 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 Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.7 x 10.8 x 9.3 inches. Constructed from 600D polyester, 900D polyester, TPE PVC coating, 210D nylon it weighs pounds and is available in .