The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Borealis Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant finish) while the Borealis Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Router Backpack | Borealis Backpack | |
Category | School | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | School | |
Capacity (L) | 40L | 28L | |
Dimensions (in) | 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 | 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.3 | 2 | |
Fabric | 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop | 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo | |
Color | 4 colors and patterns | 30+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | December 11, 2013 | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $175 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Custom injection-molded shoulder straps | Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | Removable waist belt | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellant finish | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top handle and front haul handle | Padded top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | 360 degree reflective bike-light loop | Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17" | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | |
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Carry-on Size Compliant | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel | |
Compression Straps | External compression straps | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | The FlexVent™ suspension system | |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective details | 360-degree reflective accents |
The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Borealis 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 The North Face Borealis Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .
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