The main difference between the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack and the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack is that the Route Rocket 16 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Ruthsac Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Route Rocket 16 Backpack | Ruthsac Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Commuter | |
Sub Category | Sports | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | 31.5L | |
Dimensions (in) | 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 | 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 | |
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 | 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. | |
Color | Black | Brandy Brown/Root Brown | |
Rating | 4.1 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable waist strap | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | Secure-zip top pocket | Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials | |
Internal Compartments | Half-zip pocket | Zippered laptop compartment | |
Side Pockets | 2 zippered side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points on both sides | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded back panel |
The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features while The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter 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 Ruthsac Backpack's capacity is 31.5L with a size of 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. it weighs pounds and is available in Brandy Brown/Root Brown.