The main difference between the Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender® durable water repellent) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | The North Face |
Name | 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack | Route Rocket 16 Backpack | |
Category | Everyday | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Commuter | Sports | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12 X 18 X 7.5 | 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 | |
Weight (lb) | 1lb 3oz | ||
Fabric | Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon | Body 420D recycled nylon with carbonate PU finish and non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / side panels 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with non-PFC DWR finish | |
Color | Carhartt Brown | Black | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Stowable shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable waist strap | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Easy, quick-open cinch top | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 2 side pockets, 2 front slip-in pockets, 1 front zip pocket | Secure-zip top pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Half-zip pocket | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps | Lash points on both sides | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15” laptop | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded |
Carhartt's 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features.
The Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 X 18 X 7.5. It's made of Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon and is available in Carhartt Brown in comparison the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 inches. Constructed from Body 420D recycled nylon with carbonate PU finish and non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / side panels 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with non-PFC DWR finish it weighs 1lb 3oz pounds and is available in Black.