The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs Element Action 26L Backpack

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Element Action 26L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Element
Name Ruthsac Backpack Action 26L Backpack
Category Commuter Daypack
Sub Category Daypack Commuter
Capacity (L) 31.5L 26L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. Polyester TPE backing Color blocking
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown Off Black
Rating 4.1
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - Padded adjustable shoulder straps.
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with reflective webbing zipper pullers.
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 large front zippered drop pocket, 2 side water bottle mesh sleeves
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment School inner organizer, laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded laptop sleeve 13" to 15"
Organizer Pocket Inner organizer.
Travel Features Base / Bottom Padded bottom base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel 3D air mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face against the Action 26L Backpack by Element.


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while Element's Action 26L Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter 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 Element Action 26L Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of inches. Constructed from Polyester TPE backing Color blocking it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Off Black.