The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack

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

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Kids' Sprout Backpack
Category Commuter Childrens
Sub Category Everyday School
Capacity (L) 40L 10L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 11.5 x 8.5 x 5
Weight (lb) 2 0.57
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 600D polyester, 1200D polyester
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green
Warranty Lifetime warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6 4
Price Under $200 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers U-pull zippers Nylon zipper with 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 External zippered pocket for smaller trinkets and treasures, Mesh water bottle pockets, Reflective bike-light loop
Internal Compartments Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve Main compartment
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 Top grab handle
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 Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel

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


The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Kids' Sprout Backpack is a Childrens backpack with School 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 Kids' Sprout Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 11.5 x 8.5 x 5 inches. Constructed from 600D polyester, 1200D polyester it weighs 0.57 pounds and is available in Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green.