The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Womens Vault Backpack

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

The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
The North Face Womens Vault Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Womens Vault Backpack
Category Commuter Womens
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 40L 28L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 9 x 21 19.25 x 13.25 x 7.5
Weight (lb) 2 1
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 1200D Polyester
Color Meld Grey/Tnf Black 30+ 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 $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
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 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pokcets
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 haul handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm) Floating padded sleeve fits up to 15" laptop
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Vault Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Womens Vault Backpack is a Womens 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 Womens Vault Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19.25 x 13.25 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from 1200D Polyester it weighs 1 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .