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A roomy 40L backpack with 17" laptop storage, smart organization, and all-day comfort for school, travel, and daily routines.
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Product Description
A roomy 40L backpack with 17" laptop storage, smart organization, and all-day comfort for school, travel, and daily routines.
Full Description
The North Face Router Backpack is a spacious, everyday pack made for full days, busy schedules, and everything families carry between school, work, travel, and outdoor routines. With a large 40-liter capacity, dedicated 17" laptop compartment, and smart internal organization, it keeps essentials easy to pack, find, and carry.
The FlexVent™ suspension system is designed for comfortable all-day support, with articulated shoulder straps, a rounded back panel, soft-touch fabric, and a breathable lumbar panel. Two water bottle pockets, compression straps, padded grab handles, and multiple zip compartments make this a practical choice for students, parents, commuters, and adventure-ready everyday use.
Why Parents Love It
- Roomy 40L capacity: Plenty of space for books, binders, layers, snacks, and daily gear.
- Dedicated laptop storage: Protective compartment fits laptops up to 17".
- Smart organization: Front compartment includes secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve.
- Comfort-focused carry: FlexVent™ suspension system is designed for support during long days.
- Easy everyday access: External fleece-lined pocket keeps sunglasses, phone, or keys close at hand.
Built for Real Outdoor Use
From school mornings and campus walks to weekend travel and family days on the go, the Router Backpack is built to carry more without feeling complicated. The stand-up design makes packing and unpacking easier, while side and bottom compression help manage heavier loads. Two durable water bottle pockets make it simple to keep hydration close for long days outside, errands, and everyday movement.
Things to Know
- Water-repellent finish: Vendor lists a non-PFC durable water-repellent finish; this is not listed as waterproof.
- One size: Vendor lists this backpack in one size.
- Large lifestyle pack: This is The North Face’s largest lifestyle pack, with a 40-liter volume.
- Support endorsement: The FlexVent™ suspension system is certified by the American Chiropractic Association.
Product Details
- Brand: The North Face
- Product: Router Backpack
- Style: NF0A52SF
- Size: One size
- Volume: 2441 in³ / 40 liters
- Average weight: 2 lbs 15 oz / 1340 g
- Dimensions: 12.5" x 9" x 21" / 31.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 53.3 cm
- Laptop sleeve: 14.75" x 12" / 37.5 cm x 30.5 cm
- Laptop fit: Fits laptops up to 17"
- Material, solid colorways: 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC DWR finish
- Material, heather colorways: 300D heathered recycled polyester ripstop with non-PFC DWR finish
- Features: Stand-up design, dedicated laptop compartment, large main compartment, front organization compartment, padded tablet sleeve, external fleece-lined pocket, external D-zip pocket, two water bottle pockets, side compression straps, bottom compression, YKK® zippers, two padded grab handles, sternum strap with whistle buckle, removable waist belt
Why ODSS Recommends It
ODSS recommends the Router Backpack for families who need one dependable pack that can handle school days, work routines, travel, and everyday outdoor movement. It offers generous storage, thoughtful organization, and comfort-focused carry features that help make busy days smoother from the first bell to the last errand, trail walk, or weekend outing.
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Country of Origin: Imported
Style No: #NF0A52SF
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Testimonials
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