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

The main difference between the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack and the The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack is that the Route Rocket 16 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Women's Aurora Backpack does not.

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Route Rocket 16 Backpack Women's Aurora Backpack
Category Backpacking Women's
Sub Category Sports Everyday
Capacity (L) 16L 22L
Dimensions (in) 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 12.5 x 7.5 x 18
Weight (lb) 1lb 3oz 1.7
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 300D Heathered Polyester
Color Black 5 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Women-specific shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Hideaway sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Top zipped access
External Pockets Secure-zip top pocket Top zipped pocket, front and side stretch pockets
Internal Compartments Half-zip pocket 2 interior pen pockets
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Fleece-lined laptop compartment
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Women-specific back panel
Load Lifters Yes

You're currently comparing the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Aurora 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 Aurora Backpack is a Women's 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 Aurora Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 12.5 x 7.5 x 18 inches. Constructed from 300D Heathered Polyester it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.