The North Face Router Backpack vs Kipling Shelden Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the Kipling Shelden Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Shelden Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack Front View
Kipling Shelden Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Kipling
Name Router Backpack Shelden Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 40L 19L
Dimensions (in) 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 12 x 15.5 x 5
Weight (lb) 3.3 0.99
Fabric 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop Polyester
Color 4 colors and patterns Pearl Teal Metallic
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 Straight - adjustable strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Plastic molded zipper with rubber pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets Two side slip pockets, Water bottle pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, two internal slip pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Two side slip 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
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
Other Features Other Features With monkey keychain

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Shelden Backpack by Kipling.


The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Kipling's Shelden 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 Kipling Shelden Backpack's capacity is 19L with a size of 12 x 15.5 x 5 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 0.99 pounds and is available in Pearl Teal Metallic.