The North Face Basin 24 Backpack vs The North Face Ruthsac Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack and the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack is that the Basin 24 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Ruthsac Backpack does not.

The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Basin 24 Backpack Ruthsac Backpack
Category Hiking Commuter
Sub Category Outdoor Daypack
Capacity (L) 31.5L
Dimensions (in) 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 12 x 5.9 x 18.7
Weight (lb) 1.7
Fabric Recycled nylon ripstop 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway.
Color Banff Blue - Aviator Navy Brandy Brown/Root Brown
Rating 4.1
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers 2 way string zipper holder Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets External stash pockets, water bottle pockets Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials
Internal Compartments Large main compartment Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Web haul handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Two-point trekking-pole attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 1 laptop sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded back panel
Rain Cover Concealed rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Basin 24 Backpack by The North Face against the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features.

The The North Face Basin 24 Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11 x 6.7 x 19.7. It's made of Recycled nylon ripstop and is available in Banff Blue - Aviator Navy 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.