The North Face Generator Backpack vs The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack

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

The North Face Generator Backpack
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Generator Backpack Route Rocket 16 Backpack
Category Outdoor Backpacking
Sub Category Daypack Sports
Capacity (L) 16L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 9.88 x 6.25 x 18
Weight (lb) 2 1lb 3oz
Fabric 210D Cordura 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 Tnf Red/Asphalt Black
Rating 4.3
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top Secure-zip top pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket Half-zip pocket
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back panel Padded

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


The North Face's Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features.

The The North Face Generator Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5. It's made of 210D Cordura nylon and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt 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.