The North Face Womens Electra Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Electra Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Womens Electra Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-resistant coating) while the Router Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Electra Backpack Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Electra Backpack Router Backpack
Category Womens Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Everyday
Capacity (L) 12L 40L
Dimensions (in) 20 x 14 x 2 12.5 x 9 x 21
Weight (lb) 0.5 2
Fabric 300D Polyester Heather 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 6 colors and patterns Meld Grey/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 August 15, 2014
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $75 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific breathable mesh 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-resistant coating
Zippers U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Stretch-mesh front pocket, top pocket and 1 side pocket 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 pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front
Loops and Attachments Hidden lash points on front panel
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Tablet Sleeve Fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Women-specific back panel Padded
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden zippered side pocket

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


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

The The North Face Womens Electra Backpack has a capacity of 12L (liters), weighs 0.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 20 x 14 x 2 . It's made of 300D Polyester Heather and is available in 6 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.