The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack vs The North Face 70 Guide Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack and the The North Face 70 Guide Backpack is that the Route Rocket 16 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the 70 Guide Backpack does not.

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face 70 Guide Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Route Rocket 16 Backpack 70 Guide Backpack
Category Backpacking Drawstring
Sub Category Sports Commuter
Capacity (L) 16L
Dimensions (in) 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 21 x 13 x 6
Weight (lb) 1lb 3oz 1.74
Fabric 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 Leather
Color Black Carafe Green
Rating 5
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Fold-over opening
External Pockets Secure-zip top pocket
Internal Compartments Half-zip pocket
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face against the 70 Guide Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features while The North Face's 70 Guide Backpack is a Drawstring backpack with Commuter features.

The The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 1lb 3oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 9.88 x 6.25 x 18. It's made of 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 and is available in Black in comparison the The North Face 70 Guide Backpack's capacity is with a size of 21 x 13 x 6 inches. Constructed from Leather it weighs 1.74 pounds and is available in Carafe Green.