The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack vs The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack

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.

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face against the Youth Mini Explorer 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 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.