The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Women's Aurora Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Women's Aurora Backpack
Category Commuter Women's
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 40L 22L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 12.5 x 7.5 x 18
Weight (lb) 2 1.7
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 300D Heathered Polyester
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black 5 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $200 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps Women-specific shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Hideaway sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent finish
Zippers U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Top zipped access
External Pockets Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization Top zipped pocket, front and side stretch pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve 2 interior pen pockets
Side Pockets Side pocket 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 Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm) Fleece-lined laptop compartment
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Women-specific back panel
Load Lifters Yes

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Aurora Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Women's Aurora Backpack is a Women's backpack with Everyday 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 Women's Aurora Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 12.5 x 7.5 x 18 inches. Constructed from 300D Heathered Polyester it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.