The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant finish) while the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack does not.

The North Face Router Backpack Front View
The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Womens Borealis 27L Backpack
Category School Womens
Sub Category Laptop Travel
Capacity (L) 40L 27L
Dimensions (in) 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11
Weight (lb) 3.3 2.3
Fabric 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop 100% Polyester
Color 4 colors and patterns 3 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7
Price Under $175 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Custom injection-molded shoulder straps FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Main Compartment 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 grab 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 sleeve that fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel The FlexVentâ„¢ suspension system
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details 360-degree reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens 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 Womens Borealis 27L Backpack 's capacity is 27L with a size of 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 2.3 pounds and is available in 3 Colors and patterns.