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

The main difference between the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack and the The North Face Crestone Backpack is that the Route Rocket 16 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Crestone Backpack does not.

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Crestone Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Route Rocket 16 Backpack Crestone Backpack
Category Backpacking Daypack
Sub Category Sports Outdoor
Capacity (L) 16L 27.5L
Dimensions (in) 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 18.13 x 11 x 8.25
Weight (lb) 1lb 3oz 1
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
Color Black Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Secure-zip top pocket 2 side slip in pockets, 1 front zip pocket, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top
Internal Compartments Half-zip pocket Laptop sleeve, simplified organization in front pocket, tablet sleeve and key fob
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Two webbing top handles
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded and protective 15" laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face against the Crestone 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 Crestone Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Outdoor 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 Crestone Backpack's capacity is 27.5L with a size of 18.13 x 11 x 8.25 inches. Constructed from it weighs 1 pounds and is available in Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black.