The North Face Basin 24 Backpack vs The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Basin 24 Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.

The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Basin 24 Backpack Route Rocket 16 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Outdoor Sports
Capacity (L) 16L
Dimensions (in) 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 9.88 x 6.25 x 18
Weight (lb) 1.7 1lb 3oz
Fabric Recycled nylon ripstop 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 Banff Blue - Aviator Navy Black
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers 2 way string zipper holder Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets External stash pockets, water bottle pockets Secure-zip top pocket
Internal Compartments Large main compartment Half-zip pocket
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Web haul handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Two-point trekking-pole attachment Lash points on both sides
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 1 laptop sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded
Rain Cover Concealed rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Basin 24 Backpack by The North Face against the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features.

The The North Face Basin 24 Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11 x 6.7 x 19.7. It's made of Recycled nylon ripstop and is available in Banff Blue - 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.