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

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.

The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
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

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


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.