The North Face Router Backpack Review

The North Face Router Backpack Review - 40L Commuter Bag?

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In this video we will be reviewing the North Face Router Backpack which is the largest in North Face’s line of commuter focused backpacks. It offers a similar harness and organizational layout as bags such as the Surge and Recon, but with additional capacity for longer days or travel.
What do you think of the Router backpack? Do you prefer this or a more travel focused bag?
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North Face Router (Amazon): amzn.to/43G2dEZ
Music: “The Nexus Riddim” - Konrad OldMoney
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00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Aesthetic and materials
01:48 - External pockets and attachment points
03:43 - Wearing the bag
04:32 - Harness
06:09 - Quick access pockets
09:41 - Laptop Compartment
11:21 - Main compartment
14:03 - Pricing & alternatives
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Water Bottle: shrsl.com/275i3
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Пікірлер: 57

@milanmla99 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you for this review!

@dannypacks Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful!:)

@Keith_Aerotrunk Жыл бұрын

I like the colors. 👍

@Ellman1231 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reviewing this bag. George Defined reviewed the 2018-19 model of this bag, which convinced me to hunt down a used model. It's far & away the superior version. Better harness system, bigger & more well-thought out admin section (it felt as big as some smaller EDC bags all by itself) with some cool additional dual front access pockets, & the main compartment definitely helped it back up its advertised 41L carrying capacity. The only thing I'll say for this model is that the shape/aesthetic is more similar to the other bags in their current line. Either way, I wish they'd bring this version back, or at least port the admin section to their other bags.

@dannypacks Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! Seems like most people like the old north face layouts better, wish I had used more of them before they changed them!

@City-Hiker Жыл бұрын

The quality is better if you use a version before 2020. After 2020, the quality of The North Face Backpack become cheaper.

@postdorian 4 ай бұрын

I am also looking for a used 2019 router after having watched George's video. If you find one, please give me a shout here. Will really appreciate it

@SteveMartinUSA 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review. I like the older Router Transit a lot, but after a few years the top handle is about to break loose so here I am again... It looks like they switched to ripstop nylon, but the older version was a more rugged material that was smoother-the newer ripstop nylon makes it look like a wrinkled up camping pack. I like the older outside front pockets, but these look ok. The newer zippers look less substantial-they went cheap. Thanks for comparing it to other packs too. 40L to me is a great “transit” pack for me to get back and forth to work. Some days I use all the space, and I never collapse the pack

@dannypacks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I wish I had a chance to use more of the north face older bags as many seem to prefer the fabrics and layouts that were used on those

@ovictorkim 7 ай бұрын

I bought a Fjallraven Raven just because of your videos. Great bag! Btw do you know if you can use the front hand strap as a trolley strap?

@sureshvenkat2703 3 күн бұрын

@danny Packs, can you share how you used the 2 loops for luggage pass through? Is there a elastic belt or something you can buy that can sturdily hold when hold to a suitcase?

@mrmarzo Жыл бұрын

Loving the color.

@dannypacks Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!:)

@jimperkins1509 Жыл бұрын

Are the side pockets big enough for a 1 or 1.5 litre camelbak chute bottle?

@DailyBag 9 ай бұрын

Can you review the TNF vault ? .

@hustlas4ever Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dannypacks Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful!

@harryberaud332 3 ай бұрын

Are the straps durable relative to other North Face backpacks? They do look slim for 40L

@kavkazE Жыл бұрын

This ones a chunker. Still think it's recon > borealis (interchangeable depending on pref) > surge > this guy. PS Danny, you should do the Thule Aion 28L...would pair well with your upcoming osprey 26+6 review, both expandable packs.

@dannypacks Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for the suggestion! Will definitely add that to the list of bags to check out!:)

@alankoslowski9473 10 ай бұрын

I have an older version (I think it's about 2018). I used it regularly for about 4 years, so it's pretty worn out. While it worked fine, it's a little too big for an EDC bag. I think it's better as a travel backpack.

@dannypacks 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and sharing your experience with the older version! Good to hear it held up pretty well and I agree this size is better for travel

@City-Hiker Жыл бұрын

This backpack offer up to 40% on sale, I was thinking to buy one, but later ended up with getting a Case Logic Uplink pack for casual use.

@dannypacks Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and definitely a great deal at 40% off!

@user-us4ge2fw3g 12 күн бұрын

How about the recon both size are same?

@Lucretia019 Жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks for the review. Would you recommend it for traveling? Let's say a trip to Europe for a month or so? If not, which brand or model can you recommend? Thank you!

@dannypacks Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I thinking can work well for traveling if you don’t need a clamshell bag (which I prefer for traveling so I would lean towards bags like the Patagonia mini MLC and the aer travel pack 3 small)

@jeshu8372 5 ай бұрын

gracias por el video. La mochila se ve bien, la fui a ver a la tienda y es "grande" pero es aceptable esteticamente y tambien para manipularla. Lo que no me gusta es el precio de 155 euros (aunque si dura mas de 5 años estaria bien) y su diseño: tiene forma de frijol o caparazon y el material delantero es suave-flexible, me gustaria que fuera mas cuadrada y la parte delantera de una tela mas gruesa. Saludos.

@mariahjosecalix2556 Жыл бұрын

How do you see the durability of the materials? I'm afraid to buy it and that after a while it will start to flake from the bottom

@martynas7777 5 ай бұрын

If it is done similar as earlier model internally, then the top of the bag from internal side is coated with rubber layer, which peels after 2 years because sun/age, then you have completely non resistive bag. Just nylon. Otherwise bag is strong (earlier model).

@AjeroZ Жыл бұрын

Would you say 40l is true or not? How many liters would you estimate the main compartment to be?

@dannypacks Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I think it’s pretty close overall especially accounting for the volume on all the compartments, I think the main area feels like 33-35 liters

@hexanchidaestudios 2 ай бұрын

Having used this bag for half a year, I mostly like it for many of the same reasons as mentioned in this video. However my biggest problem is the lack of comfort when wearing this bag over load, the straps are very thin for a bag this size, also mentioned in this video.

@dannypacks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and sharing your experience with the bag!:)

@kbearl98 8 ай бұрын

Could this bag fit under an airplane seat without getting in trouble and told to put it in the overhead compartments?

@dannypacks 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! I think it could work on certain airlines but if the bag is full it gets pretty bulky and might hard for it to fit properly under the seat

@Xavicardenas 8 ай бұрын

Also, what brand are the packing cubes?

@dannypacks 8 ай бұрын

The packing cubes are from peak design :)

@sandiarms4719 Жыл бұрын

How do you add a luggage pass-through?

@dannypacks Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I use a third party strap with this attachment points on the sides (if you want to see an example of this check out the video I did for the updated raven 28 which has similar attachment points on the sides)

@rajendrabareto8065 9 ай бұрын

i have bolaris and router. I liked bolaris and I feel the bolaris also holds similar things. Dont think it actually holds lesser.

@dannypacks 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience with the bags! The Borealis definitely holds an impressive amount

@steve6597 11 ай бұрын

I would say Router backpack is more like a Overhaul 40L.

@BryanMiraflor 10 ай бұрын

the north face router 2020 backpack version was better than this one. what the heck is TNF thinking

@RN-jo8zt Жыл бұрын

why you guys don't review victorinox altmont original line backpak ? i think it's great backpack

@dannypacks Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for the suggestion!

@groberti 10 ай бұрын

40L for a weekend? kind of too much 😁 I use my recon for 5 day traveling 😅

@dannypacks 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and that’s a fair point! Can usually get away for a little longer with this size!

@Xavicardenas 8 ай бұрын

EDC?

@dannypacks 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! EDC stands for everyday carry :)

@Albertoabrian 4 ай бұрын

I haven’t seen TNF Vault in this channel

@dannypacks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for the suggestion! I’ll have to add that to the list of bags to check out!:)

@AventuSD Жыл бұрын

Viktos 40L is the best larger backpack on the market

@develentsai3215 Жыл бұрын

That big logo just made this bag so ugly

@dannypacks Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and I agree the logo should really be more subtle

@MH_6160 Жыл бұрын

So over obnoxious branding… it's cringe.

@samnero387 Жыл бұрын

Dude!!!!😂😂😂 The North Face is for GROOMERS!!!!!!!!!😂😂😂