The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the Element Strain Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Strain Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Element |
Name | Router Backpack | Strain Backpack | |
Category | School | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | School | |
Capacity (L) | 40L | 27L | |
Dimensions (in) | 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 | 20 x 15 x 6 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.3 | 2 | |
Fabric | 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop | DWR recycled cotton canvas PU2 backing | |
Color | 4 colors and patterns | Off Black | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $175 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Custom injection-molded shoulder straps | Ergonomic padded straps with 3D air mesh backing |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellant finish | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Easy access zippered side entry. | |
External Pockets | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | 1 front zippered drop pocket | |
Internal Compartments | 1 internal slots organizer | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Padded top handle and front haul handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | 360 degree reflective bike-light loop | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17" | 1 padded laptop sleeve 13" to 15" |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Base / Bottom | Reinforced ripstop bottom base | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | The FlexVent™ suspension system | Paded back panel |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective details |
The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Element's Strain 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 Element Strain Backpack's capacity is 27L with a size of 20 x 15 x 6 inches. Constructed from DWR recycled cotton canvas PU2 backing it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Off Black.
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