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.
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 |
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.