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

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

The North Face Cryptic Backpack Front View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Cryptic Backpack Route Rocket 16 Backpack
Category Daypack Backpacking
Sub Category Laptop Sports
Capacity (L) 29L 16L
Dimensions (in) 13 x 19 x 6 9.88 x 6.25 x 18
Weight (lb) 2.0 1lb 3oz
Fabric 600D Polyester 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 8 colors and patterns Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 16, 2021
Rating 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVentâ„¢ custom molded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Secure-zip top pocket
Internal Compartments Half-zip pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Padded top handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system Lash points on both sides
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable padded mesh back panel and breathable lumbar panel Padded

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


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

The The North Face Cryptic Backpack has a capacity of 29L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 x 19 x 6. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 8 colors and patterns 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.