The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack vs The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack

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

The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack - Front View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Kids' Sprout Backpack Route Rocket 16 Backpack
Category Childrens Backpacking
Sub Category School Sports
Capacity (L) 10L 16L
Dimensions (in) 11.5 x 8.5 x 5 9.88 x 6.25 x 18
Weight (lb) 0.57 1lb 3oz
Fabric 600D polyester, 1200D polyester 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 Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green Black
Warranty Lifetime warranty
Rating 4
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap 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 External zippered pocket for smaller trinkets and treasures, Mesh water bottle pockets, Reflective bike-light loop Secure-zip top pocket
Internal Compartments Main compartment Half-zip pocket
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel Padded

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


The North Face's Kids' Sprout Backpack is a Childrens backpack with School features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features.

The The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack has a capacity of 10L (liters), weighs 0.57 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.5 x 8.5 x 5. It's made of 600D polyester, 1200D polyester and is available in Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green 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.