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

The main difference between the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack and the The North Face Borealis Backpack is that the Route Rocket 16 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Borealis Backpack does not.

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Route Rocket 16 Backpack Borealis Backpack
Category Backpacking Laptop
Sub Category Sports School
Capacity (L) 16L 28L
Dimensions (in) 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75
Weight (lb) 1lb 3oz 2
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 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo
Color Black 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2013
Rating 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Secure-zip top pocket 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Half-zip pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

You're currently comparing the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face against the Borealis 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 Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School 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 Borealis Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .