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.
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 |
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.