The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack
The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal top two way zip access) while the Recon Backpack does not.
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| Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
| Name | Router Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
| Category | Commuter | School | |
| Sub Category | Everyday | Laptop | |
| Capacity (L) | 40L | 30L | |
| Dimensions (in) | 12.5 x 9 x 21 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
| Weight (lb) | 2 | 2 | |
| Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
| Color | Meld Grey/Tnf Black | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
| Release Date | August 15, 2014 | July 29, 2022 | |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Price | Under $200 | Under $150 | |
| General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps | J shape - adjustable 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 | Removable waist belt | |
| Zippers | U-pull zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | |
| Main Compartment 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 | Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys. Two durable, external water bottle pockets can easily double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side. Two side compression webbing straps. Bottom compression. Webbing daisy chain offers lash points, stretch-mesh pocket, | |
| Internal Compartments | Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | |
| Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
| Handles | Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front | Comfortable, padded 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 | |
| Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available | |
You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.
The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop 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 Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Cone Orange/Tnf Black.
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