Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack vs The North Face Ruthsac Backpack

Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia The North Face
Name Trek™ 24L Backpack Ruthsac Backpack
Category Commuter Commuter
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 24L 31.5L
Dimensions (in) 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5 12 x 5.9 x 18.7
Weight (lb) 0.8lb 1oz
Fabric 100% Polyester 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway.
Color Peach Blossom/Dark Coral Brandy Brown/Root Brown
Rating 4.1
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 front zippered pocket Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials
Internal Compartments Water bottle pocket Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets 1 side slip in pocket 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; can accommodate most computers up to 15" Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Trek™ 24L Backpack by Columbia against the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face.


Columbia's Trek™ 24L Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features.

The Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack has a capacity of 24L (liters), weighs 0.8lb 1oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in Peach Blossom/Dark Coral in comparison the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack's capacity is 31.5L with a size of 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. it weighs pounds and is available in Brandy Brown/Root Brown.