The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack vs The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack and the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is that the Route Rocket 16 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack does not.

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Route Rocket 16 Backpack Womens Borealis 27L Backpack
Category Backpacking Womens
Sub Category Sports Travel
Capacity (L) 16L 27L
Dimensions (in) 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11
Weight (lb) 1lb 3oz 2.3
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 100% Polyester
Color Black 3 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Price Under $100 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip 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 grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Borealis 27L 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 Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel 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 Womens Borealis 27L Backpack 's capacity is 27L with a size of 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 2.3 pounds and is available in 3 Colors and patterns.