This pack doesn't have a hip belt but is available in a women-specific version. The North Face Router Daypack is the largest bag we've reviewed. It comes in an at impressive 41 liters, which means you have enough space to haul all your gear for everything up to a weekend excursion, and still have a stylish, durable, travel-friendly bag. If you take long business trips or are one of those students that live out of their backpacks, this is definitely the bag for you. The Router features 3 compartments and a laptop sleeve designed to hold laptops up to 17", which is designed to lay flat for mobile office work.
It also features the FlexVent suspension system and a front compartment that has fleece-lined pockets for electronics, as well as an internal organization pouch. It also has two external zippered pockets for easy access, two mesh water bottle pockets, and degree reflectivity. This bag is heavier as it's much larger, weighing 3lb 8oz when empty. The North Face targets outdoor enthusiasts from a wide range of activities with their bag lines.
From hiking packs to snow sports , they dominate the outdoor bag market. Due to their inherent durability and quality, they've also become very popular with everyday backpack users, both business commuters and students. The bags lend themselves well to regular use and The North Face has begun incorporating features and bags meant for this market. The biggest negative about The North Face bags is their price.
They cost more than other packs in the same niche but deliver high quality, durability, and a lifetime warranty. Another common complaint was that the individual pockets were often too small, with some laptops not fitting in sleeves, some sunglasses too big for the outer fleece pockets, or only certain kinds of pens fitting in the organizational pouches. If these things concern you, you may want to make sure you get to try out the bag before you make a purchase, or at least know the return policies.
One detail about The North Face backpacks is that they come in a wide assortment of colors. The choices vary depending on bags, but most have anywhere from 10 to 15 options, which allows you to personalize your selection. The lighter color shells are excellent for light duty or cleaner environments, the darker colors show less dirt and would be better suited for travel or commuting. An added benefit to having the brighter colors or even trim colors is that it helps you to be able to spot and identify your bag quickly, which can help if traveling with a group or checking your bags for a flight.
The models reviewed range from 26 up to 41 liters, which encompasses much of the "mid-size" backpack range. The smaller bags such as the Borealis and Jester would be a good fit for a high school student or commuter with only a tiny amount of gear.
The larger Router could handle multi-day business trips and commuters with longer equipment lists. One thing we noted about The North Face bags is that the price and availability tend to be very different for each color scheme. As far as functionality goes, the 6 bags reviewed are all quite capable.
The Surge and Router have the addition of the lay flat mobile office compartment, that not only allows you to work right from the backpack, but also breeze through security checkpoints. The Router also gets top marks for volume, with the liter capacity enough for nearly any user. The North Face line's designs help the bags work for you, with optional carrying solutions and customizable storage options. They also cater to electronics users with fleece-lined pockets and extra padding.
The North Face prides themselves on being selective and offering high-quality gear. One glaring difference is the price. The reason for this up charge is that the Borealis has more features and is made with more durable material than the Jester. Both packs are very close in size and volume, with the Jester checking in at The women's Borealis may be a hair smaller than the Jester, but where the Jester lacks in features and storage options, the Borealis shines.
The Borealis also includes a fleece lined laptop sleeve the Jester's sleeve is not fleece lined , a padded tablet sleeve, a front elastic bungee for external storage a great spot for a packable jacket, or bike helmet , an external fleece lined pocket to store your sunglasses or phone, and compression straps to adjust load for easier travel. To summarize, the features found in the Jester are more suited for school and work, and the features found in the Borealis are more useful for travel and day hiking although it is still a great option for school and work!
If you are a student or a commuter who rarely travels or needs a pack for day hiking, I would recommend the price savings that the Jester offers. Whether you are looking to save a few pennies, or need a pack that will keep your gear super secure, this comparison will help you decide.
Before we go into detail about anything, we will first take a look at the main design features of these backpacks.
You can see their sizes, materials, weights, and other useful information in the table above. As you can see, in terms of their dimensions and weights, these backpacks are very similar. The Jester is slightly smaller and therefore slightly lighter , but both are made of very high-quality materials. I would say that the Borealis has a slight upper hand in terms of the materials though, because of the ripstop fabric.
This type of fabric is used in most high-quality backpacks and other gear and is really known for its superb durability. So, superficially, Borealis is the obvious choice if you are looking for a bigger backpack. On the other hand, someone in need of a smaller backpack will naturally opt for the Jester. But, I would not advise you to decide on anything just now; we have yet to scratch beneath the surface! First, we will take a look at all the features that these two awesome backpacks share.
Then we will go into even more detail and see where exactly they differ. NOTE: If neither of these is large enough for your needs. Both the Surge and the Recon comparison here are bigger backpacks and you could obviously fit more things in them.
In addition to all that, I have to say that I think that both of these backpacks are kind of perfect for school, and Jester in particular.
Yes they are both daypacks, and yes they are both versatile — you could choose to get them for travel purposes or hiking purposes as well. I just think that the size of the Jester and all of the organizational features make it great for carrying books and other school stuff with you. The North Face Borealis is the larger and the more expensive backpack, so it makes sense that it has more features.
In this part of the review, we will see what those features are. The Borealis includes a removable waist belt. The belt allows you to wrap it around your stomach and buckle it, which helps distribute the load of the backpack more evenly across your torso.
The Jester North Face backpack for men only has 2 colors , which may not suit some people. The women's model has a few more at 7 colors , but still offers fewer than the other daypacks on our list. The best North Face Backpack for the money will still have a few decent features to make it worthwhile to buy. When you compare The North Face Recon vs Borealis vs Jester backpack models, you'll notice some similarities in these extras. All three daypacks have a whistle buckle on the sternum strap for emergencies, a degree reflective bike light loop, webbing on the shoulder straps, and water bottle tabs.
The Recon and the Borealis have external compression straps as well. But the Recon lacks the outer bungee cords on the front found on both the Borealis and the Jester daypacks. The best women's North Face Backpack will be made to fit a women's body. There are women's versions in all three of the daypacks compared here today. The women's Recon North Face backpack uses a similar suspension as on the men's model, but with a women-specific design. It also has shoulder straps that are contoured for a women's slimmer frame and weighs a bit less.
The Women's North Face Borealis daypack also has a suspension and straps designed for a smaller body. But this one has a 25 liter capacity instead of the 28 liters found in the men's bag. The ladies Borealis is also lighter, with smaller dimensions.
The women's Jester backpack uses the same women's suspension and straps as the other two women's models. It is also a bit lighter, with smaller dimensions than the men's backpack. This covers all their products, including daypacks, against defects in either the materials or the workmanship for the product's lifetime. If a product fails for either of these reasons at any time, The North Face will repair it or replace it if repairs are not possible. If a product ever fails due to a manufacturing defect, even after extended use, we will repair the product, without charge, or replace it, at our discretion.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, improper care, negligence, normal wear and tear, or the natural breakdown of colors and materials over extended time and use. Damage not covered under warranty will be repaired for a reasonable rate and a fee will be charged for return shipping.
This warranty does not cover any damage caused by improper use or care, negligence, accidents, or normal wear and tear. Because of their small size, daypacks aren't great for trips that last more than a day, or those that require a great deal of gear. What a daypack is good for are the shorter hikes that last a few hours.
This is because these types of trips only require some snacks, water, and maybe a change of clothing if the conditions are damp or messy. But daypacks are also handy for your day-to-day activities. Many of them have sleeves designed for your laptops and tablets, plus space for phones, notebooks, and even pens. This makes them a great choice for school or work. They can also make a decent travel backpack for car or plane trips, provided these trips require only minimal gear, or the daypack isn't your only piece of luggage.
Daypacks can range in capacity from 5 liters up to 40 liters. The more space inside, the bigger the daypack is going to be. You may not need the largest daypack around, but the little ones don't have much room for more than a few snacks and drinks. If you need to carry a change of clothing as well, or a few other larger items like laptops or tablets, a daypack of about 25 liters is probably your best bet for a variety of uses. As for weight, lighter is always better, especially when you're filling your daypack with gear for your trip.
But lighter may also mean fewer features, so be careful what you're sacrificing in order to lighten up your load. Wanting a cheap North Face backpack doesn't have to mean you need to sacrifice on quality.
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