The North Face Explore Fusebox Daypack vs The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack

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

The North Face Explore Fusebox Daypack Front View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Explore Fusebox Daypack Route Rocket 16 Backpack
Category Daypack Backpacking
Sub Category Commuter Sports
Capacity (L) 26L 16L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 7.5 x 18.5 9.88 x 6.25 x 18
Weight (lb) 2.4 1lb 3oz
Fabric 900D 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 5 colors and patterns Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date June 25, 2020
Rating 4.9
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded 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 material
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Secure-zip top pocket
Internal Compartments Internal zippered mesh compartment Half-zip pocket
Water Bottle No
Handles Two webbing tote handles with metal snap Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains Lash points on both sides
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve x
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

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


The North Face 's Explore Fusebox Daypack 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 Explore Fusebox Daypack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 2.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.5 x 7.5 x 18.5. It's made of 900D Polyester and is available in 5 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.