The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Zippers (U-pull zippers) while the Router Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Router Backpack
Category Commuter School
Sub Category Everyday Laptop
Capacity (L) 40L 40L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 21.25 x 14 x 10.5
Weight (lb) 2 3.3
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black 4 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $200 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps Custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization 2 zipped front pockets and 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
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front Padded top handle and front haul handle
Loops and Attachments 360 degree reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm) Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded The FlexVentâ„¢ suspension system
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details

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The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Router 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 Router Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 inches. Constructed from 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.