The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack vs The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Route Rocket 16 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Lash points on both sides) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Route Rocket 16 Backpack Chimera 24L Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Sports Backpacking
Capacity (L) 16L 24L
Dimensions (in) 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 23 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 1lb 3oz 1lb 5oz
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, non-PFC DWR finish
Color Black Banff Blue/Aviator Navy
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 3.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Secure-zip top pocket Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets
Internal Compartments Half-zip pocket Main and secondary compartments
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides
Lightweight Lightweight
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded FlashDry back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Built-in hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face against the Chimera 24L 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 Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Chimera 24L Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 23 x 13 x 4 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish it weighs 1lb 5oz pounds and is available in Banff Blue/Aviator Navy.