The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack vs The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Banchee 50 Backpack has Side Pockets (Two stretch side pockets) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.

The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Banchee 50 Backpack Route Rocket 16 Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Sports
Capacity (L) S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L 16L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 9.88 x 6.25 x 18
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz 1lb 3oz
Fabric 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 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 Tnf Black/Aviator Navy Black
Price Under $300 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket Secure-zip top pocket
Internal Compartments Half-zip pocket
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points Lash points on both sides
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ Padded
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve
Other Features Other Features The patent-pending Dyno Lite System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack. The Dyno Lite System™ features self-equalizing, on-the-fly, adjustable load lifters.

You're currently comparing the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face against the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features.

The The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack has a capacity of S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L (liters), weighs S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6. It's made of 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish and is available in Tnf Black/Aviator Navy 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.