Supreme x The North Face Summit Series Outer Tape Seam Route Rocket Backpack
The original behind the Supreme x The North Face Summit Series Outer Tape Seam Route Rocket Backpack is the The North Face Summit Series Route Rocket 16 Backpack — $89 retail vs Supreme's $158.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The North Face Route Rocket 16 is a 16-liter rock climbing pack designed with input from climber Peter Croft, built from carbon-coated 420-denier recycled nylon with a non-PFC DWR finish, tuckable shoulder straps, removable hipbelt, hydration reservoir compatibility, and an exterior daisy chain for lashing gear. The North Face was founded in San Francisco in 1966 by Doug Tompkins and Kenneth Klopp, and the Summit Series launched in 2002 as the brand's highest-performance technical tier, distinct from its lifestyle and collab product lines. Athletes including Conrad Anker and Hilaree Nelson have used Summit Series gear on Everest and Himalayan expeditions. The SS21 collab version adds outer tape seam waterproofing and co-branded Supreme/TNF graphics.
About The North Face
The North Face is an American outdoor apparel and equipment company founded in 1966 by Douglas and Susie Tompkins as a mountaineering retail store in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. The company introduced the Sierra down parka in 1968 and the geodesic Oval Intention tent in 1975, and its Nuptse down jacket, released in 1992, is named for the 7,861-meter Himalayan peak. The brand now produces the Summit Series, Steep Tech, and Denali fleece lines under VF Corporation ownership. Supreme and The North Face have run one of streetwear's longest ongoing collaborations, releasing seasonal capsules each spring and fall since 2007.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $158 |
|---|---|
| The North Face retail | $89 |
| Hype tax | +78% |
Questions
What is the original behind the Supreme x The North Face Summit Series Outer Tape Seam Route Rocket Backpack?
The Supreme x The North Face Summit Series Outer Tape Seam Route Rocket Backpack, released in Spring/Summer 2021, is based on The North Face Summit Series Route Rocket 16 Backpack. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, The North Face Summit Series Route Rocket 16 Backpack is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is The North Face Summit Series Route Rocket 16 Backpack than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $158 for the Supreme x The North Face Summit Series Outer Tape Seam Route Rocket Backpack; The North Face Summit Series Route Rocket 16 Backpack retails for $89. That's a 78% markup — buying the original saves you $69, or 44% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy The North Face Summit Series Route Rocket 16 Backpack?
You can buy The North Face Summit Series Route Rocket 16 Backpack from Amazon or direct from The North Face. Retail price is $89. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
