The North Face Womens Recon Backpack vs The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack

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.

The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
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

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


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.