The main difference between the The North Face Berkeley Backpack and the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack is that the Berkeley Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-repellent) while the Ruthsac Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Berkeley Backpack | Ruthsac Backpack | |
Category | Daypack | Commuter | |
Sub Category | Commuter | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 31.5L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.45 | ||
Fabric | 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. | 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. | |
Color | Tnf Black/Mineral Gold | Brandy Brown/Root Brown | |
Rating | 4.5 | 4.1 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string and metal 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 secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets | Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials | |
Internal Compartments | Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve | Zippered laptop compartment | |
Side Pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | 2 zippered side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab nylon handle | Top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 16" laptop | Padded |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded back panel |
The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features.
The The North Face Berkeley Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.45 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 6 x 6 x 2. It's made of 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold 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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