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 Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) 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 School
Sub Category Sports Laptop
Capacity (L) 16L 40L
Dimensions (in) 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 21.25 x 14 x 10.5
Weight (lb) 1lb 3oz 3.3
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 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop
Color Black 4 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Secure-zip top pocket 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Half-zip pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top handle and front haul handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides 360 degree reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded The FlexVentâ„¢ suspension system
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details

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 School backpack with Laptop 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 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 inches. Constructed from 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.