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Add to SafariWhen comparing The North Face Router Backpack vs Gregory J38, the Slant community recommends The North Face Router Backpack for most people. In the question“What are the best carry on backpacks for travel that hold at least 30L?” The North Face Router Backpack is ranked 8th while Gregory J38 is ranked 11th. The most important reason people chose The North Face Router Backpack is:
It's not always easy to find a travel backpack that also looks nice. The Router has a nice style and comes in 5 different colors.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Nice looking pack
It's not always easy to find a travel backpack that also looks nice. The Router has a nice style and comes in 5 different colors.
Pro Fits larger laptops
The laptop compartment fits up to a 17" laptop.
Pro Women-specific fit
The suspension system and harness is designed specifically for women. The torso fit has a range suitable for shorter backpackers as well.
Pro Integrated rain cover
The pack includes a color-matched, quick-attach rain cover.
Pro Very well built
Gregory is known for their very durable and well designed bags.
Cons
Con Laptop compartment isn't protective
The padding in the separate laptop compartment is fairly light, providing limited protection to your laptop.
Con Lack of support due to minimal hipbelt
The hip belt is just a nylon strap, it doesn't provide any padding.
Con Not specifically designed for travel
The J38 is a versatile pack, but not specifically designed for travel. It has some features you may not have a use for (such a pole loops) and is lacking in features you may find helpful (like a laptop sleeve). The shape is not ideal for storage (under seats, or in the overhead).
Con Expensive
Compared to other packs around this size, the price tag on the Gregory is a bit higher.
