Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack vs The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack

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.

Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack by Carhartt against the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face.


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.