The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Water Bottle (Yes) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Recon Backpack | Route Rocket 16 Backpack | |
Category | School | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Sports | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 1lb 3oz | |
Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 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 | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | Black | |
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | ||
Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Adjustable chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | Adjustable waist strap | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | ||
External Pockets | Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys. Two durable, external water bottle pockets can easily double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side. Two side compression webbing straps. Bottom compression. Webbing daisy chain offers lash points, stretch-mesh pocket, | Secure-zip top pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | Half-zip pocket | |
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points on both sides | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features.
The The North Face Recon Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 6 x 6 x 2. It's made of 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish and is available in Cone Orange/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.