The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Basin 24 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Tablet Sleeve (Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve ) while the Basin 24 Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack Front View
The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Basin 24 Backpack
Category School Hiking
Sub Category Laptop Outdoor
Capacity (L) 40L
Dimensions (in) 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 11 x 6.7 x 19.7
Weight (lb) 3.3 1.7
Fabric 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop Recycled nylon ripstop
Color 4 colors and patterns Banff Blue - Aviator Navy
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 Padded adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Adjustable hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water repellent
Zippers 2 way string zipper holder
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets External stash pockets, water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle and front haul handle Web haul handle
Loops and Attachments 360 degree reflective bike-light loop Two-point trekking-pole attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17" 1 laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel The FlexVent™ suspension system Padded back panel
Rain Cover Concealed rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Basin 24 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor 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 The North Face Basin 24 Backpack's capacity is with a size of 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 inches. Constructed from Recycled nylon ripstop it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in Banff Blue - Aviator Navy.