The North Face Berkeley Backpack vs The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack

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

The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Berkeley Backpack Route Rocket 16 Backpack
Category Daypack Backpacking
Sub Category Commuter Sports
Capacity (L) 16L
Dimensions (in) 6 x 6 x 2 9.88 x 6.25 x 18
Weight (lb) 1.45 1lb 3oz
Fabric 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with 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/Mineral Gold Black
Rating 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets Secure-zip top pocket
Internal Compartments Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve Half-zip pocket
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

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


The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features.

The The North Face Berkeley Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.45 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 6 x 6 x 2. It's made of 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold 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.