The North Face Router Backpack vs Columbia Unisex Tamolitch II Daypack Laptop School Student Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the Columbia Unisex Tamolitch II Daypack Laptop School Student Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Unisex Tamolitch II Daypack Laptop School Student Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack Front View
Columbia Unisex Tamolitch II Daypack Laptop School Student Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Columbia
Name Router Backpack Unisex Tamolitch II Daypack Laptop School Student Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 40L 26L
Dimensions (in) 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 20.3 x 14.1 x 3.1
Weight (lb) 3.3 1.7
Fabric 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop 100% Polyester
Color 4 colors and patterns 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.5
Price Under $175 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Custom injection-molded shoulder straps Contoured padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water resistant
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets Dual entry front sleeve and 2 side pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle and front haul handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments 360 degree reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17" Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel The FlexVentâ„¢ suspension system
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Unisex Tamolitch II Daypack Laptop School Student Backpack by Columbia .


The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Columbia 's Unisex Tamolitch II Daypack Laptop School Student Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features.

The The North Face Router Backpack has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs 3.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21.25 x 14 x 10.5. It's made of 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop and is available in 4 colors and patterns in comparison the Columbia Unisex Tamolitch II Daypack Laptop School Student Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 20.3 x 14.1 x 3.1 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.