The main difference between the The North Face Router Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Router Backpack has Water Bottle (Yes) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Router Backpack | Route Rocket 16 Backpack | |
Category | Commuter | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Sports | |
Capacity (L) | 40L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12.5 x 9 x 21 | 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 1lb 3oz | |
Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 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 | |
Color | Meld Grey/Tnf Black | Black | |
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | ||
Price | Under $200 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Adjustable chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | Adjustable waist strap | |
Zippers | U-pull zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization | Secure-zip top pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | Half-zip pocket | |
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Lash points on both sides | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm) | |
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Bottom compression | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded |
The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features.
The The North Face Router Backpack has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.5 x 9 x 21. It's made of 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish and is available in Meld Grey/Tnf Black in comparison the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 inches. Constructed from 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 it weighs 1lb 3oz pounds and is available in Black.