The main difference between the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Womens Recon 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 Recon Backpack | Route Rocket 16 Backpack | |
Category | Womens | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Sports | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19.25 x 13 x 7 | 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 1lb 3oz | |
Fabric | Polyester and Nylon | 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 | 30+ colors and patterns | Black | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Women-specific contoured shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Adjustable chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | Adjustable waist strap | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 2 zipped front 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 handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys | Lash points on both sides | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel | Padded |
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflectivity |
The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports features.
The The North Face Womens Recon Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.25 x 13 x 7. It's made of Polyester and Nylon and is available in 30+ 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.