The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

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.

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
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.

You're currently comparing the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face against the Banchee 50 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 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.