The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Cryptic Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Cryptic Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Cryptic Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack Front View
The North Face Cryptic Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Cryptic Backpack
Category School Daypack
Sub Category Laptop Laptop
Capacity (L) 40L 29L
Dimensions (in) 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 13 x 19 x 6
Weight (lb) 3.3 2.0
Fabric 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop 600D Polyester
Color 4 colors and patterns 8 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 April 16, 2021
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $175 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Custom injection-molded shoulder straps FlexVent™ custom molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish 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 handle
Loops and Attachments 360 degree reflective bike-light loop Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17" Padded laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel The FlexVent™ suspension system Comfortable padded mesh back panel and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details

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


The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Cryptic Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Laptop 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 Cryptic Backpack's capacity is 29L with a size of 13 x 19 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.