The North Face Berkeley Backpack vs The North Face Ruthsac Backpack

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.

The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
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

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


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.