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.
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 |
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.