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

The main difference between the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Route Rocket 16 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Lash points on both sides) while the Router Backpack does not.

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Route Rocket 16 Backpack Router Backpack
Category Backpacking Commuter
Sub Category Sports Everyday
Capacity (L) 16L 40L
Dimensions (in) 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 12.5 x 9 x 21
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 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Black Meld Grey/Tnf Black
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls U-pull zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Secure-zip top pocket Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization
Internal Compartments Half-zip pocket Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face against the Router 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 Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday 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 Router Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 12.5 x 9 x 21 inches. Constructed from 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Meld Grey/Tnf Black.