The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack vs The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack

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.

The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
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

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