The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack vs The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack

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.

The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack by The North Face against the Route Rocket 16 Backpack by The North Face.


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.