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.
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 |
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.
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