The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

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.

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face against the Griffin 75 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 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.