The main difference between the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Route Rocket 16 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Route Rocket 16 Backpack | Banchee 50 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Sports | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L | |
Dimensions (in) | 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 | S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 1lb 3oz | S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz | |
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 | 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | Black | Tnf Black/Aviator Navy | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $300 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable waist strap | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Flap with buckle | |
External Pockets | Secure-zip top pocket | 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Half-zip pocket | ||
Side Pockets | Two stretch side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points on both sides | Lash points | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™ |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration sleeve | |
Other Features | Other Features | The patent-pending Dyno Lite System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack. The Dyno Lite System™ features self-equalizing, on-the-fly, adjustable load lifters. |
The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Banchee 50 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L with a size of S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Aviator Navy.