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

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

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Route Rocket 16 Backpack Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack
Category Backpacking Womens
Sub Category Sports Laptop
Capacity (L) 16L 22L
Dimensions (in) 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 18.5 x 5.7 x 16.5
Weight (lb) 1lb 3oz 1.0
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 210D Recycled Nylon Ripstop
Color Black 7 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Adjustable shoulder straps
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 Top zipped access
External Pockets Secure-zip top pocket 1 zipped front pocket
Internal Compartments Half-zip pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides Side elastic cords
Convertible Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 13"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face against the Borealis Laptop Tote 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 Laptop Tote Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop 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 Laptop Tote Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 18.5 x 5.7 x 16.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Recycled Nylon Ripstop it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 7 colors and patterns.