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

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

The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Aurora Backpack Router Backpack
Category Women's Commuter
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 22L 40L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 7.5 x 18 12.5 x 9 x 21
Weight (lb) 1.7 2
Fabric 300D Heathered Polyester 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 5 colors and patterns Meld Grey/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $75 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Hideaway sternum strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent finish
Zippers U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Top zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Top zipped pocket, front and side stretch pockets Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization
Internal Compartments 2 interior pen pockets Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Fleece-lined laptop compartment Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Women-specific back panel Padded
Load Lifters Yes

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


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

The The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.5 x 7.5 x 18. It's made of 300D Heathered Polyester and is available in 5 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.