The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Top Loader Daypack

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

The North Face Router Backpack Front View
The North Face Top Loader Daypack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Top Loader Daypack
Category School Daypack
Sub Category Laptop Commuter
Capacity (L) 40L 16L
Dimensions (in) 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 10.24 x 4.13 x 14.37
Weight (lb) 3.3 1.0
Fabric 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop 600D Polyester
Color 4 colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 May 16, 2019
Rating 4.7 4.4
Price Under $175 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Custom injection-molded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water-repellent finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top loading access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets Invisible top zipped pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Padded top handle and front haul handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments 360 degree reflective bike-light loop Leather patch, bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17" Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 13"
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel The FlexVent™ suspension system Padded back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Top Loader Daypack by The North Face .


The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Top Loader Daypack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter 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 Top Loader Daypack's capacity is 16L with a size of 10.24 x 4.13 x 14.37 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.