The main difference between the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack and the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack is that the Route Rocket 16 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Youth Recon Squash Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Route Rocket 16 Backpack | Youth Recon Squash Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | School | |
Sub Category | Sports | Childrens | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | 17L | |
Dimensions (in) | 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 | 16 x 11.25 x 6 | |
Weight (lb) | 1lb 3oz | 0.98 | |
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 | C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY | |
Rating | 4.4 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | J shape - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable waist strap | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Nylon zipper with plastic pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | Secure-zip top pocket | Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Half-zip pocket | Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets | |
Side Pockets | 2 side mesh pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points on both sides | Reflective bike-light loop | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel |
The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features while The North Face's Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a School backpack with Childrens 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 Youth Recon Squash Backpack's capacity is 17L with a size of 16 x 11.25 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 0.98 pounds and is available in C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY.