The main difference between the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Route Rocket 16 Backpack has Shoulder Straps (Straight - adjustable padded strap) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Route Rocket 16 Backpack | Griffin 75 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Sports | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | |
Dimensions (in) | 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | |
Weight (lb) | 1lb 3oz | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | |
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 | Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish | |
Color | Black | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | |
Rating | 4.4 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $700 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable waist strap | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Wraparound J-zip | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Flap with buckle top access | |
External Pockets | Secure-zip top pocket | Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | |
Internal Compartments | Half-zip pocket | ||
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 | Reflective webbing | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | FlashDry™ back panel |
Hip Belt Pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
Other Features | Other Features | The patent-pending Dyno Carry System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack |
The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features while The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Griffin 75 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L with a size of S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish it weighs S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.