The North Face Router Backpack vs High Sierra Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the High Sierra Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack Front View
High Sierra Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face High Sierra
Name Router Backpack Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 40L 45L
Dimensions (in) 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 20. x 15. x 9.5
Weight (lb) 3.3 2.4
Fabric 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop 1000D Polyester Ripstop
Color 4 colors and patterns 6 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.7
Price Under $175 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Custom injection-molded shoulder straps Articulated S-shaped mesh padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets Multiple exterior zipped pockets and 2 side pockets
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 Daisy chains, front hook
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17" Fully-padded cushion zone fits laptop up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve Dedicated padded Tech Spot tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel The FlexVentâ„¢ suspension system Padded back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack by High Sierra .


The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while High Sierra 's Access 2.0 Laptop 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 High Sierra Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack's capacity is 45L with a size of 20. x 15. x 9.5 inches. Constructed from 1000D Polyester Ripstop it weighs 2.4 pounds and is available in 6 colors and patterns.