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 Organizer Pocket (Front pocket with internal organization) 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 School
Sub Category Everyday Laptop
Capacity (L) 31L 40L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 21.25 x 14 x 10.5
Weight (lb) 2.7 3.3
Fabric 600D Polyester 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop
Color 15+ colors and patterns 4 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Custom injection-molded 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 Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 2 zipped front pockets 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 Padded top handle and front haul handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain 360 degree reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel The FlexVent™ suspension system
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details

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 School backpack with Laptop 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 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 inches. Constructed from 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.