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Add to SafariWhen comparing The North Face Router Backpack vs Eagle Creek Gear Hauler, 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 Eagle Creek Gear Hauler is ranked 16th. 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.
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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 Very lightweight
With a high capacity of 48L, it is still very lightweight at 2lbs 10 ounces.
Pro High capacity for a carry on
Capacity of 48L, a fair bit higher than the capacity of most carry on packs.
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 Uncomfortable to carry for long periods
Not a great option if you're looking for a pack you can wear while exploring the city.
There is no hip belt or hip strap, so all the weight of the pack will be on your shoulders. The shoulder strap padding is fairly minimal, causing them to dig in.
