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

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.

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
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

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