The main difference between the The North Face Griffin Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Griffin Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Griffin Backpack | Route Rocket 16 Backpack | |
Category | Outdoor | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Sports | |
Capacity (L) | 65L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 | 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 1lb 3oz | |
Fabric | 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 | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | Black | |
Rating | 3.8 | ||
Price | Under $225 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded adjustable shoulder strap | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Adjustable chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Pivoting hip belt | Adjustable waist strap | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Wraparound J-zipper access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket | Secure-zip top pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Half-zip pocket | ||
Side Pockets | 2 stretch side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Detachable daypack | Lash points on both sides | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded adjustable back panel | Padded |
Load Lifters | Adjustable load lifters | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | 2 hip belt pockets | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Detachable flip-forward top lid | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration sleeve |
The North Face's Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features.
The The North Face Griffin Backpack has a capacity of 65L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 15.4 x 11 x 26.4. It's made of Nylon and is available in Asphalt Grey/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.