The main difference between the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Womens Borealis 27L Backpack | Route Rocket 16 Backpack | |
Category | Womens | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Sports | |
Capacity (L) | 27L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 | 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.3 | 1lb 3oz | |
Fabric | 100% 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 | 3 Colors and patterns | Black | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Price | Under $125 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | Adjustable chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable waist strap | Adjustable waist strap | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment 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 grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Front elastic bungee system | Lash points on both sides | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15" | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | |
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflectivity |
The North Face's Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features.
The The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack has a capacity of 27L (liters), weighs 2.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 3 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.