The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Zippers (U-pull zippers) while the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack
Category Commuter Backpacking
Sub Category Everyday Womens
Capacity (L) 40L 55L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2
Weight (lb) 2 3.1
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black 3 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 November 19, 2020
Rating 4.6 4.9
Price Under $200 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps Proprietary OPTIFITâ„¢ suspension system
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Molded hipbelt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Full J-zip access
External Pockets Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization 1 zipped front pocket 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 Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Cushy foam and breathable mesh back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame External frame
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking 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 Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Womens 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 Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish it weighs 3.1 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.