The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Griffin Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Griffin Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Handles (Padded top handle and front haul handle ) while the Griffin Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack Front View
The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Griffin Backpack
Category School Outdoor
Sub Category Laptop Travel
Capacity (L) 40L 65L
Dimensions (in) 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 15.4 x 11 x 26.4
Weight (lb) 3.3 2
Fabric 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop Nylon
Color 4 colors and patterns Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 3.8
Price Under $175 Under $225
General Features Shoulder Straps Custom injection-molded shoulder straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Pivoting hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water repellent
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Wraparound J-zipper access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle and front haul handle
Loops and Attachments 360 degree reflective bike-light loop Detachable daypack
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel The FlexVentâ„¢ suspension system Padded adjustable back panel
Load Lifters Adjustable load lifters
Hip Belt Pockets 2 hip belt pockets
Top / Floating Lid Detachable flip-forward top lid
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

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


The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel 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 Griffin Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.