The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the Eddie Bauer Skylar Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Skylar Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Eddie Bauer |
Name | Router Backpack | Skylar Backpack | |
Category | School | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | School | |
Capacity (L) | 40L | 20L | |
Dimensions (in) | 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 | 17 x 11.5 x 7 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.3 | ||
Fabric | 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop | 100% recycled nylon | |
Color | 4 colors and patterns | Black | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $175 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Custom injection-molded shoulder straps | Adjustable 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 | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal and pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | 4 external pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve, | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | 2 side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top handle and front haul handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | 360 degree reflective bike-light loop | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17" | Padded; 15" laptop |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | The FlexVentâ„¢ suspension system | Padded |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective details |
The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Eddie Bauer 's Skylar 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 Eddie Bauer Skylar Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 17 x 11.5 x 7 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Black.
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