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The North Face
Router 40L Backpack

4.624 out of 5 stars
250 Review
$159.00
Color:Asphalt Grey Light Heather/TNF Black-NPF

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Why We Like The Router 40L Backpack

Stash your laptop in The North Face Router Backpack, hop on your trusty, two-wheeled steed, and enjoy the ride across campus. A little jostling is no big deal to the Router, which features a padded laptop compartment for your most valuable asset, as well as a secondary compartment for books and binders. When the weekend strikes, dump the electronics and load up on gear and snacks for a quick day hike with the friends.


Details

  • FlexVent suspension system
  • Fleece-lined 17-inch laptop sleeve
  • Secondary book and binder compartment
  • Padded top and face haul handle
  • Sternum strap with whistle buckle
  • Removable waist belt
  • Item #TNF01FV
Responsible Collection
Recycled/Repurposed
Material
210D recycled nylon ripstop, non-PFC DWR
Volume
40L (2441cu in)
Shoulder Straps
FlexVent suspension system
Waist Belt
removable
Access
top
Pockets
[exterior] 2 zippered front, 1 zippered sunglasses, 2 water bottle, [interior] organizer pockets, zippered mesh, fleece-lined media
Laptop Sleeve
14.75 x 12in, fits up to 17in
Dimensions
12.5 x 9 x 21in
Claimed Weight
2lb 15oz
Manufacturer Warranty
lifetime

Overall Rating

4.5 based on 250 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 10 reviews
2 Stars - 6 reviews
3 Stars - 9 reviews
4 Stars - 18 reviews
5 Stars - 207 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

October 15, 2024

Love this backpack!

I use this product for work. I am a service technician in the Midwest. This pack is amazing for traveling from local service centers. It fits everything needed for daily tasks and when you need to pack for a week long trip. Recommend this backpack for larger gear packs. Slightly longer than my original pack but loving the extra room!

charles
thenorthface.com

Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

October 13, 2024

High recommend

Perfect for any grade level. Perfect amount of storage and pockets.

Alisha
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Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

October 9, 2024

I would buy this product again.

Great for work or weekend getaway. Comfortable fit, lots of room, and easy and practical to adjust if needed.

Jacob
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Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

October 9, 2024

A spacious, durable, and stylish backpack!

This backpack is a joy to use. It's spacious, durable, and stylish. I feel comfortable using it for work with its large compartment for my laptop and gear. It's also great for excursions outdoors. It holds my water bottles with room to spare. Ergonomically, I like how it feels - including the rubberized tassels on the zippers. The North Face continues to make quality gear and I'm a big fan.

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Ben
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Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

October 5, 2024

Great buy for high school student

This was for my freshman daughter for high school and at first she wasn't thrilled to have a plain black and bigger size backpack to carry around. But after a week using it she tells me she loves it! She can fit all her books, notebooks, laptop, water bottle, and all her other miscellaneous personal items and still have room for even more stuff. This was a great buy which she can use for many years to come in school.

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Gary
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Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

October 5, 2024

Love this backpack!

Great size and good update they made on the backpack since I got my other one

Kennedy
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Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

October 4, 2024

Great backpack for high performing high school student

Great backpack for high school student in advanced classes who uses numerous textbooks, notebooks and computer. Very large backpack, student should be larger to handle comfortable. Easily takes 32oz Owala in both pockets (if you want)

The
thenorthface.com

Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

October 4, 2024

I would definitely buy this bag over and over again

My daughter uses for a book bag for high school it holds everything she needs plus has plenty more room and is so comfortable on her back and shoulders

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Sofija
thenorthface.com

Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

3 out of 5 stars

October 2, 2024

I probably wont buy another TNF backpack again

I use the Router backpack everyday. BUT Im not that happy with it: I kind of like the design but the side pockets should have a zippers so my stuff doesn't come out. I love the material was made except for the TNF logo that gets dirty easily. It says its a 40 L backpack but honestly doesnt fells like it. I have a 40 L Oakley back pack and the room insode the back pack its way better. The padding on the back may be great for students but for me its just in the way. I do can say that the backpack its very light and very comfortable to have on. And I wish the front pockets had a better design the L shape zipper its not that great. And the tiny front pocket can be use just for pen or pencils because its so small. The uppper front pocket its good. And to be honest I would rather buy another oakley backpack before buying another TNF. Most of the TNF backpack are just too small.

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Jaime
thenorthface.com

Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 30, 2024

Thanks Mom and Dad, I love this backpack!

I bought this backpack for my daughter and she said she got across campus 5 minutes faster without any back pain because it was so light and easy to wear!

Sabrina
thenorthface.com

Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com