The North Face Router Backpack vs Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack Front View
Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face Targus
Name Router Backpack 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 40L 28L
Dimensions (in) 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 17 x 20 x 5
Weight (lb) 3.3 2.7
Fabric 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop Nylon
Color 4 colors and patterns Black, Gray, Black/Gray
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 April 27, 2011
Rating 4.7 4.4
Price Under $175 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Custom injection-molded shoulder straps Heavily padded and contoured 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 material
Zippers Thick industrial zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 3 front pockets, 1 top, 1 back pocket and 4 side pockets
Internal Compartments Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle and front haul handle Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling
Loops and Attachments 360 degree reflective bike-light loop Hanging clasp
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17" Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16"
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve Separate tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Base / Bottom Weather-resistant bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel The FlexVent™ suspension system Thick padded mesh back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Anti-theft back pocket

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus .


The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Targus 's 16" Drifter II 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 Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 17 x 20 x 5 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in Black, Gray, Black/Gray .