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

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

The North Face Router Backpack Front View
The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Womens Borealis Backpack
Category School Womens
Sub Category Laptop Everyday
Capacity (L) 40L 27L
Dimensions (in) 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75
Weight (lb) 3.3 2
Fabric 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo
Color 4 colors and patterns 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $175 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Custom injection-molded shoulder straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped 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, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17" Highly protective 15" laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel The FlexVent™ suspension system Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Borealis 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 Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday 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 Backpack's capacity is 27L with a size of 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .