The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack vs The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack and the The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack is that the Route Rocket 16 Backpack has Internal Compartments (Half-zip pocket) while the Rapidus 30 Backpack does not.

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Route Rocket 16 Backpack Rapidus 30 Backpack
Category Backpacking Ski
Sub Category Sports Sports
Capacity (L) 16L 30L
Dimensions (in) 9.88 x 6.25 x 18
Weight (lb) 1lb 3oz
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 10% nylon
Color Black Bluebird / Turbulence Grey
Warranty Lifetime
Release Date June 18, 2019
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with U pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Secure-zip top pocket 1 side crampon, 1 side skin, 1 insulated water bottle
Internal Compartments Half-zip pocket
Side Pockets 1 side slip-in pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides Ice-axe carry with covered tip for secure and protected carry
Lightweight Lightweight
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded FlashDry back panel
Baby Features Insulated Pockets Insulated water bottle holder

You're currently comparing the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face against the Rapidus 30 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 Rapidus 30 Backpack is a Ski backpack with Sports 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 Rapidus 30 Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of inches. Constructed from 10% nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Bluebird / Turbulence Grey.