The main difference between the Osprey Daylite Daypack and the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack is that the Daylite Daypack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Ruthsac Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | The North Face |
Name | Daylite Daypack | Ruthsac Backpack | |
Category | Daypack | Commuter | |
Sub Category | Commuter | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 13L | 31.5L | |
Dimensions (in) | 21 x 12 x 3 | 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 | |
Weight (lb) | 1 | ||
Fabric | 210D Nylon Oxford | 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. | |
Color | 11+ colors and patterns | Brandy Brown/Root Brown | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | February 3, 2008 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.1 | |
Price | Under $75 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable webbing hipbelt | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials | |
Internal Compartments | Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 13” laptop or tablet | Zippered laptop compartment | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | 2 zippered side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Integrated top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
Tablet Sleeve | Separate tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve | Harness grab handle doubles as a luggage pass-thru | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Mesh-covered back panel with slotted foam | Padded back panel |
Ventilated Back | Mesh ventilation | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | 3L hydration reservoir | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes |
Osprey 's Daylite Daypack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features.
The Osprey Daylite Daypack has a capacity of 13L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 12 x 3. It's made of 210D Nylon Oxford and is available in 11+ colors and patterns 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.
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