The North Face Fall Line Backpack vs The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Fall Line Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Fall Line Backpack has Side Pockets (2 mesh side pockets) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.

The North Face Fall Line Backpack - Front View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Fall Line Backpack Route Rocket 16 Backpack
Category Motorcycle Backpacking
Sub Category Backpacking Sports
Capacity (L) 16L
Dimensions (in) 7.48 x 13.78 x 19.69 9.88 x 6.25 x 18
Weight (lb) 2.31 1lb 3oz
Fabric 400D Nylon 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 Black Black
Rating 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Shoulder-strap webbing create 360 degrees of reflectivity Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front pocket with stretch side panels for additional volume, Reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses or electronics, Two opaque stretch-mesh side pockets discreetly hold their contents Secure-zip top pocket
Internal Compartments Internal organisation with a fleece-lined media pocket, secure zipped pocket and elastic webbing for cord management Half-zip pocket
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined laptop sleeve in the main compartment helps protect laptop from bumps and falls
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve located in the main compartment for quick access
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back panel Padded
Reflective Safety Strips Light reflection detailing helps you stay visible in low-light conditions

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


The North Face's Fall Line Backpack is a Motorcycle backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features.

The The North Face Fall Line Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2.31 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 7.48 x 13.78 x 19.69. It's made of 400D Nylon and is available in 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.