The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Berkeley Backpack

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

The North Face Router Backpack Front View
The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Berkeley Backpack
Category School Daypack
Sub Category Laptop Commuter
Capacity (L) 40L
Dimensions (in) 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 3.3 1.45
Fabric 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish.
Color 4 colors and patterns Tnf Black/Mineral Gold
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.5
Price Under $175 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Custom injection-molded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle and front haul handle Top grab nylon handle
Loops and Attachments 360 degree reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17" Padded; 16" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel The FlexVent™ suspension system Padded
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details

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


The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter 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 Berkeley Backpack's capacity is with a size of 6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. it weighs 1.45 pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold.