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

The main difference between the The North Face Crestone Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Crestone Backpack has Side Pockets (2 slip-in side pockets) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.

The North Face Crestone Backpack - Front View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Crestone Backpack Route Rocket 16 Backpack
Category Daypack Backpacking
Sub Category Outdoor Sports
Capacity (L) 27.5L 16L
Dimensions (in) 18.13 x 11 x 8.25 9.88 x 6.25 x 18
Weight (lb) 1 1lb 3oz
Fabric 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 Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black Black
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 side slip in pockets, 1 front zip pocket, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top Secure-zip top pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, simplified organization in front pocket, tablet sleeve and key fob Half-zip pocket
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded and protective 15" laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded

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


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

The The North Face Crestone Backpack has a capacity of 27.5L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.13 x 11 x 8.25. It's made of and is available in Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black 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.