The North Face Daypack vs The North Face Ruthsac Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Daypack and the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack is that the Daypack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant finish) while the Ruthsac Backpack does not.

The North Face Daypack Front View
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Daypack Ruthsac Backpack
Category Daypack Commuter
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 22L 31.5L
Dimensions (in) 11.61 x 4.92 x 17.52 12 x 5.9 x 18.7
Weight (lb) 1.4
Fabric 600D Recycled Polyester 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway.
Color 10+ colors and patterns Brandy Brown/Root Brown
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Lifetime
Rating 4.7 4.1
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Invisible top zipped pocket, front zipped pocket, and 2 side pockets Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Webbing top strap Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Leather patch, bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded back panel

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


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

The The North Face Daypack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 1.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.61 x 4.92 x 17.52. It's made of 600D Recycled Polyester and is available in 10+ colors and patterns 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.