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.
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 |
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.