The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

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

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Router Backpack
Category Laptop Commuter
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 31L 40L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 12.5 x 9 x 21
Weight (lb) 2.7 2
Fabric 600D Polyester 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 15+ colors and patterns Meld Grey/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization
Internal Compartments Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Router Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features.

The The North Face Women's Surge Backpack has a capacity of 31L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 7 x 20. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 15+ colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Router Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 12.5 x 9 x 21 inches. Constructed from 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Meld Grey/Tnf Black.