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

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

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Generator Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Route Rocket 16 Backpack Generator Backpack
Category Backpacking Outdoor
Sub Category Sports Daypack
Capacity (L) 16L
Dimensions (in) 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5
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 210D Cordura nylon
Color Black Tnf Red/Asphalt
Rating 4.3
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Secure-zip top pocket Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top
Internal Compartments Half-zip pocket Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face against the Generator 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 Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack 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 Generator Backpack 's capacity is with a size of 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Cordura nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt.