The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Ruthsac Backpack has Side Pockets (2 zippered side pockets) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Route Rocket 16 Backpack
Category Commuter Backpacking
Sub Category Daypack Sports
Capacity (L) 31.5L 16L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 9.88 x 6.25 x 18
Weight (lb) 1lb 3oz
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. 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 Brandy Brown/Root Brown Black
Rating 4.1
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials Secure-zip top pocket
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment Half-zip pocket
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded

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


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features.

The The North Face Ruthsac Backpack has a capacity of 31.5L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 5.9 x 18.7. It's made of 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. and is available in Brandy Brown/Root Brown 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.