The main difference between the The North Face Top Loader Daypack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Top Loader Daypack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-repellent finish) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Top Loader Daypack | Route Rocket 16 Backpack | |
Category | Daypack | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Commuter | Sports | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 10.24 x 4.13 x 14.37 | 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.0 | 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 | 2 colors and patterns | Black | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | May 16, 2019 | ||
Rating | 4.4 | ||
Price | Under $75 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable waist strap | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-repellent finish | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Top loading access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | Invisible top zipped pocket | Secure-zip top pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Half-zip pocket | ||
Water Bottle | No | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Leather patch, bike-light loop | Lash points on both sides | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 13" | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel | Padded |
The North Face 's Top Loader Daypack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features.
The The North Face Top Loader Daypack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 1.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 10.24 x 4.13 x 14.37. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 2 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.