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

The main difference between the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack and the The North Face Griffin Backpack is that the Route Rocket 16 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Griffin Backpack does not.

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Route Rocket 16 Backpack Griffin Backpack
Category Backpacking Outdoor
Sub Category Sports Travel
Capacity (L) 16L 65L
Dimensions (in) 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 15.4 x 11 x 26.4
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 Nylon
Color Black Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Rating 3.8
Price Under $100 Under $225
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Padded adjustable shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap Pivoting hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Wraparound J-zipper access
External Pockets Secure-zip top pocket 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket
Internal Compartments Half-zip pocket
Side Pockets 2 stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides Detachable daypack
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded adjustable back panel
Load Lifters Adjustable load lifters
Hip Belt Pockets 2 hip belt pockets
Top / Floating Lid Detachable flip-forward top lid
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face against the Griffin 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 Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel 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 Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.