The main difference between the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Route Rocket 16 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Route Rocket 16 Backpack | Youth Mini Explorer Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | School | |
Sub Category | Sports | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | 10L | |
Dimensions (in) | 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 | 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 | |
Weight (lb) | 1lb 3oz | 0.25 | |
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 | 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish | |
Color | Black | Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue | |
Rating | 4.6 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | Hook-&-loop sternum straps | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable waist strap | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-Repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top zipped flap access | |
External Pockets | Secure-zip top pocket | Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Half-zip pocket | ||
Side Pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab nylon handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points on both sides | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded |
Youtube Video | Youtube Video Link | https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ |
The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features while The North Face's Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School 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 Youth Mini Explorer Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 inches. Constructed from 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish it weighs 0.25 pounds and is available in Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue.