The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Generator Backpack

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

The North Face Router Backpack Front View
The North Face Generator Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Generator Backpack
Category School Outdoor
Sub Category Laptop Daypack
Capacity (L) 40L
Dimensions (in) 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 3.3 2
Fabric 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop 210D Cordura nylon
Color 4 colors and patterns Tnf Red/Asphalt
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.3
Price Under $175 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Custom injection-molded shoulder straps FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle and front haul handle Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Loops and Attachments 360 degree reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17" Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel The FlexVent™ suspension system Padded mesh back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details

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


The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack 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 Generator Backpack 's capacity is with a size of 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Cordura nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt.