The North Face Router Backpack vs The North Face Womens Recon Backpack

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

The North Face Router Backpack Front View
The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Womens Recon Backpack
Category School Womens
Sub Category Laptop Laptop
Capacity (L) 40L 30L
Dimensions (in) 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) 3.3 2
Fabric 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop Polyester and Nylon
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 4.7
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 2 zipped front 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 handle
Loops and Attachments 360 degree reflective bike-light loop Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17" Dedicated, highly protective 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 compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel The FlexVentâ„¢ suspension system Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details 360-degree reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Recon Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop 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 Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Polyester and Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .