The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Columbia
Name Ruthsac Backpack Trek™ 24L Backpack
Category Commuter Commuter
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 31.5L 24L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5
Weight (lb) 0.8lb 1oz
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. 100% Polyester
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown Peach Blossom/Dark Coral
Rating 4.1
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials 1 front zippered pocket
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment Water bottle pocket
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets 1 side slip in pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Two webbing top handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded; can accommodate most computers up to 15"
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face against the Trek™ 24L Backpack by Columbia.


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while Columbia's Trek™ 24L Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features.

The The North Face Ruthsac Backpack has a capacity of 31.5L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 5.9 x 18.7. It's made of 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. and is available in Brandy Brown/Root Brown in comparison the Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 0.8lb 1oz pounds and is available in Peach Blossom/Dark Coral.