The North Face Fall Line Backpack vs The North Face Ruthsac Backpack

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

The North Face Fall Line Backpack - Front View
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Fall Line Backpack Ruthsac Backpack
Category Motorcycle Commuter
Sub Category Backpacking Daypack
Capacity (L) 31.5L
Dimensions (in) 7.48 x 13.78 x 19.69 12 x 5.9 x 18.7
Weight (lb) 2.31
Fabric 400D Nylon 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway.
Color Black Brandy Brown/Root Brown
Rating 4.6 4.1
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Shoulder-strap webbing create 360 degrees of reflectivity Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front pocket with stretch side panels for additional volume, Reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses or electronics, Two opaque stretch-mesh side pockets discreetly hold their contents Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials
Internal Compartments Internal organisation with a fleece-lined media pocket, secure zipped pocket and elastic webbing for cord management Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined laptop sleeve in the main compartment helps protect laptop from bumps and falls Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve located in the main compartment for quick access
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back panel Padded back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Light reflection detailing helps you stay visible in low-light conditions

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


The North Face's Fall Line Backpack is a Motorcycle backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features.

The The North Face Fall Line Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2.31 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 7.48 x 13.78 x 19.69. It's made of 400D Nylon and is available in 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.