The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack vs The North Face Women's Surge Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack and the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack is that the Route Rocket 16 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Women's Surge Backpack does not.

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Route Rocket 16 Backpack Women's Surge Backpack
Category Backpacking Laptop
Sub Category Sports Everyday
Capacity (L) 16L 31L
Dimensions (in) 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 12 x 7 x 20
Weight (lb) 1lb 3oz 2.7
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 600D Polyester
Color Black 15+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Articulated 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 1 zipped front pocket 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
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Rounded back panel

You're currently comparing the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Surge 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 Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop 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 Women's Surge Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 12 x 7 x 20 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 15+ colors and patterns.