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.
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 |
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.
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