The North Face Flyweight Pack vs The North Face Ruthsac Backpack

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

The North Face Flyweight Pack Front View
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Flyweight Pack Ruthsac Backpack
Category Daypack Commuter
Sub Category Travel Daypack
Capacity (L) 17L 31.5L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 10.5 x 7.5 12 x 5.9 x 18.7
Weight (lb) 0.4
Fabric Nylon With Cordura 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway.
Color 4 colors and patterns Brandy Brown/Root Brown
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 13, 2019
Rating 4.4 4.1
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable-mesh 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 1 zipped back pocket, 1 front 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 Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Packable / Foldable Easily packs into its own secure-zip pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel

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


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

The The North Face Flyweight Pack has a capacity of 17L (liters), weighs 0.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 10.5 x 7.5. It's made of Nylon With Cordura and is available in 4 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.