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.
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 |
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.
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