The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack vs The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Explore Haulaback Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Padded) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.

The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Explore Haulaback Backpack Route Rocket 16 Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Sports
Capacity (L) 43.5L 16L
Dimensions (in) 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 9.88 x 6.25 x 18
Weight (lb) 3.34 1lb 3oz
Fabric 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent 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 Peak Purple/Tnf Black Black
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Secure-zip top pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment Half-zip pocket
Handles Four padded webbing handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded flat back panel Padded
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate

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


The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features.

The The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack has a capacity of 43.5L (liters), weighs 3.34 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 1.5 x 11 x 23.5. It's made of 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish and is available in Peak Purple/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.