The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Ruthsac Backpack
The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Ruthsac Backpack does not.
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| Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
| Name | Router Backpack | Ruthsac Backpack | |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter | |
| Sub Category | Everyday | Daypack | |
| Capacity (L) | 40L | 31.5L | |
| Dimensions (in) | 12.5 x 9 x 21 | 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 | |
| Weight (lb) | 2 | ||
| Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. | |
| Color | Meld Grey/Tnf Black | Brandy Brown/Root Brown | |
| Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.1 | |
| Price | Under $200 | Under $100 | |
| General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
| Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | ||
| 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 | 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 | Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials | |
| Internal Compartments | Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | Zippered laptop compartment | |
| Side Pockets | 2 zippered 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) | Padded |
| Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Bottom compression | |
| Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded back panel |
You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face.
The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter 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 Ruthsac Backpack's capacity is 31.5L with a size of 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. it weighs pounds and is available in Brandy Brown/Root Brown.
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