The North Face Flyweight Pack vs The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack

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

The North Face Flyweight Pack Front View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Flyweight Pack Route Rocket 16 Backpack
Category Daypack Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Sports
Capacity (L) 17L 16L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 10.5 x 7.5 9.88 x 6.25 x 18
Weight (lb) 0.4 1lb 3oz
Fabric Nylon With Cordura 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 4 colors and patterns Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 13, 2019
Rating 4.4
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable-mesh shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps 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 back pocket, 1 front 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 Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides
Travel Features Packable / Foldable Easily packs into its own secure-zip pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

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


The North Face 's Flyweight Pack is a Daypack backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features.

The The North Face Flyweight Pack has a capacity of 17L (liters), weighs 0.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 10.5 x 7.5. It's made of Nylon With Cordura and is available in 4 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.