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

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Women's Aurora Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent finish) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.

The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack Front View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Aurora Backpack Route Rocket 16 Backpack
Category Women's Backpacking
Sub Category Everyday Sports
Capacity (L) 22L 16L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 7.5 x 18 9.88 x 6.25 x 18
Weight (lb) 1.7 1lb 3oz
Fabric 300D Heathered 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 5 colors and patterns Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Hideaway sternum strap 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 zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Top zipped pocket, front and side stretch pockets Secure-zip top pocket
Internal Compartments 2 interior pen pockets Half-zip pocket
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points on both sides
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Fleece-lined laptop compartment
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Women-specific back panel Padded
Load Lifters Yes

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


The North Face 's Women's Aurora Backpack is a Women's 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 Aurora Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.5 x 7.5 x 18. It's made of 300D Heathered Polyester and is available in 5 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.