Element Action 26L Backpack vs The North Face Ruthsac Backpack

The main difference between the Element Action 26L Backpack and the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack is that the Action 26L Backpack has Organizer Pocket (Inner organizer.) while the Ruthsac Backpack does not.

Element Action 26L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Element The North Face
Name Action 26L Backpack Ruthsac Backpack
Category Daypack Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Daypack
Capacity (L) 26L 31.5L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric Polyester TPE backing Color blocking 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway.
Color Off Black Brandy Brown/Root Brown
Rating 4.1
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - Padded adjustable shoulder straps. Straight - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with reflective webbing zipper pullers. Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 large front zippered drop pocket, 2 side water bottle mesh sleeves Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials
Internal Compartments School inner organizer, laptop sleeve Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve 13" to 15" Padded
Organizer Pocket Inner organizer.
Travel Features Base / Bottom Padded bottom base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel 3D air mesh back panel Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Action 26L Backpack by Element against the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face.


Element's Action 26L Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features.

The Element Action 26L Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are . It's made of Polyester TPE backing Color blocking and is available in Off Black 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.