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

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

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face Women's Pivoter Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Women's Pivoter Backpack
Category Commuter Womens
Sub Category Everyday Laptop
Capacity (L) 40L 22.3L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 11 x 8 x 16.75
Weight (lb) 2 1.6
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 1680D Ballistic Nylon
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black 15 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 July 3, 2018
Rating 4.6 4.8
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps Flexible yoke built from molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant 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 front 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 Two webbing top handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm) Padded laptop sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Women-specific FlexVentâ„¢ suspension system; padded back and lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Pivoter 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 Pivoter Backpack is a Womens 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 Women's Pivoter Backpack's capacity is 22.3L with a size of 11 x 8 x 16.75 inches. Constructed from 1680D Ballistic Nylon it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in 15 colors and patterns.