The North Face Crestone Backpack vs The North Face Ruthsac Backpack

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

The North Face Crestone Backpack - Front View
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Crestone Backpack Ruthsac Backpack
Category Daypack Commuter
Sub Category Outdoor Daypack
Capacity (L) 27.5L 31.5L
Dimensions (in) 18.13 x 11 x 8.25 12 x 5.9 x 18.7
Weight (lb) 1
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway.
Color Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black Brandy Brown/Root Brown
Rating 4.7 4.1
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 side slip in pockets, 1 front zip pocket, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, simplified organization in front pocket, tablet sleeve and key fob Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded and protective 15" laptop sleeve Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded back panel

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


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

The The North Face Crestone Backpack has a capacity of 27.5L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.13 x 11 x 8.25. It's made of and is available in Mild Grey Heather/TNF 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.