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.
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 |
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.