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The North Face
Router 40L Backpack

4.638297872340425 out of 5 stars
47 Reviews
$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

What do you think about this product?

Overall Rating

4.5 based on 327 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 21 reviews
2 Stars - 7 reviews
3 Stars - 12 reviews
4 Stars - 20 reviews
5 Stars - 267 reviews

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Here's what customers have to say

This backpack is described as versatile and well-designed, with ample storage space and good comfort features. Reviewers praise its spacious interior and adjustable straps, though some note the organization could be improved. Overall, it is considered a durable and high-quality product that is suitable for various uses, and most customers say they would purchase or recommend it.

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5 out of 5 stars

October 3, 2025

Really Nice BackPack!

I really liked how the bag is large and is able to fit all my essentials at once. The extra compartments make it really nice to be able to fit every little thing and still have room for more. Really Good!

neVer
thenorthface.com

Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 27, 2025

I would recommend this to everyone in H.S. Or College 5 ⭐️

Very comfortable and lots of space fits all my school stuff like books and chrome book

Raymond
thenorthface.com

Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 25, 2025

I would buy this product again

Very good product as I was looking for a larger capacity backpack

Robert
thenorthface.com

Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 22, 2025

From Engineer to Mountaineer!

I have absolutely loved this backpack. Perfect for traveling with many devices, but also makes for a great go bag when you are in the mountains. Holds all three of my different Yeti sizes on the sides. Ventilation is great for minimizing sweat. Favorite purchase from TNF by far!

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Keaten
thenorthface.com

Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 21, 2025

Received as gift, my favorite gun carry backpack

I use this to carry my edc or car firearm ima 2a enthusiast and found this bag to be superior to my standard and past my expectations.. plus holds all my work gear with no problem and my Stanley a win.I use this to carry my EDC or car firearm. I'm a 2A enthusiast and found this bag to be superior to my standard and past my expectations. Plus, it holds all my work gear with no problem, and my Stanley is a win.

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Sleepie
thenorthface.com

Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 13, 2025

I would definitely recommend this pack.

Purchased for my son. Great size and good quality product. I personally use the Recon that I have had for 11 years.

Benjamin
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Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

1 out of 5 stars

September 10, 2025

North Face Isn't What It Was - Poor Quality Materials

The Made-to-last Northface of the past is gone. In it's place is a company that makes products designed to a short time before needing to be replaced. I guess being a Buy It For Life company wasn't profitable enough for the VF Corp shareholders. Buy a different brand, a more responsible one that doesn't heap our landfills with sub-par products to pad their profit margin. I will never buy North Face again.

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Sam
thenorthface.com

Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

1 out of 5 stars

September 9, 2025

The quality has fallen off a cliff

The quality of this bag from one generation to the next has fallen off a cliff. The fabric and stitching, the foam back padding and the finish is significantly different and of much lower quality than previous iterations.

Jp
thenorthface.com

Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

1 out of 5 stars

September 4, 2025

Baffled by lack of shipping

This has been sitting in limbo for going on a month. I have reached out multiple times with a generic nice response of sorry, but too bad. You'll get it when you get it. Bummer, it was for my hs for the new school year. Hopefully if it ever arrives, he will love it.

Heather
thenorthface.com

Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 4, 2025

Great travel bag

Very nice! Using as my one bag for traveling and fully loaded it still fits under every airline seat in the US

Charles
thenorthface.com

Originally reviewed on thenorthface.com

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