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.
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 |
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.