The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack

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.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
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

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


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.