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.
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 |
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.
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