The North Face Router vs. Jansport Far Out 65
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
The North Face Router
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35.6×26.7 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $149 |
Feature by feature
| The North Face Router | Feature | Jansport Far Out 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop | 700 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly |
Jansport Far Out 65
| Capacity | 65 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 68×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the The North Face Router and Jansport Far Out 65
- Compression straps: No on the The North Face Router; Yes on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Opening: Top zip on the The North Face Router; Top flap on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Main compartments: 2 on the The North Face Router; 1 on the Jansport Far Out 65.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 4 accept only the The North Face Router, and 0 accept only the Jansport Far Out 65.
Only the The North Face Router fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Island Air, Sun Country.
The North Face Router vs. Jansport Far Out 65: which should you pack?
The Jansport Far Out 65 carries 25L more than the The North Face Router (40L vs. 65L), while the The North Face Router is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the The North Face Router fits 3% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Far Out 65; if you want to travel lighter, the The North Face Router is the better call.