The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant finish) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Women's Surge Backpack | Route Rocket 16 Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Sports | |
Capacity (L) | 31L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 7 x 20 | 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.7 | 1lb 3oz | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester | 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 | 15+ colors and patterns | Black | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Articulated shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Adjustable chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | Adjustable waist strap | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellant finish | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | Secure-zip top pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Half-zip pocket | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Padded top handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Webbing daisy chain | Lash points on both sides | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop compartment | |
Organizer Pocket | Front pocket with internal organization | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Rounded back panel | Padded |
The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features.
The The North Face Women's Surge Backpack has a capacity of 31L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 7 x 20. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 15+ colors and patterns 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.