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

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

The North Face Women's Pivoter Backpack Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Pivoter Backpack Router Backpack
Category Womens Commuter
Sub Category Laptop Everyday
Capacity (L) 22.3L 40L
Dimensions (in) 11 x 8 x 16.75 12.5 x 9 x 21
Weight (lb) 1.6 2
Fabric 1680D Ballistic Nylon 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 July 3, 2018 August 15, 2014
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Flexible yoke built from molded shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant finish
Zippers U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 front 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 Two webbing top handles Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Women-specific FlexVent™ suspension system; padded back and lumbar panel Padded
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity

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


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

The The North Face Women's Pivoter Backpack has a capacity of 22.3L (liters), weighs 1.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11 x 8 x 16.75. It's made of 1680D Ballistic Nylon 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.