The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack vs The North Face Diad Pro 22 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack and the The North Face Diad Pro 22 Backpack is that the Route Rocket 16 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Diad Pro 22 Backpack does not.

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Diad Pro 22 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Route Rocket 16 Backpack Diad Pro 22 Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Sports Backpacking
Capacity (L) 16L 22L
Dimensions (in) 9.88 x 6.25 x 18
Weight (lb) 1lb 3oz 0.87
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 HT geodesic ripstop nylon
Color Black Tnf Black
Warranty Lifetime
Release Date February 19, 2015
Rating 5
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap 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 Flap with buckle
External Pockets Secure-zip top pocket Lid pocket, Two large mesh pockets
Internal Compartments Half-zip pocket
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides Daisy chain
Travel Features Stowable Straps Stowable
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face against the Diad Pro 22 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 Diad Pro 22 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 Diad Pro 22 Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of inches. Constructed from 210D HT geodesic ripstop nylon it weighs 0.87 pounds and is available in Tnf Black.