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

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.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
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

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


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.