The main difference between the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack and the Osprey Daylite Daypack is that the Ruthsac Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Daylite Daypack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Osprey |
Name | Ruthsac Backpack | Daylite Daypack | |
Category | Commuter | Daypack | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Commuter | |
Capacity (L) | 31.5L | 13L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 | 21 x 12 x 3 | |
Weight (lb) | 1 | ||
Fabric | 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. | 210D Nylon Oxford | |
Color | Brandy Brown/Root Brown | 11+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | February 3, 2008 | ||
Rating | 4.1 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $75 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable webbing hipbelt | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Zippered laptop compartment | Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 13” laptop or tablet | |
Side Pockets | 2 zippered side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Integrated top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
Tablet Sleeve | Separate tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve | Harness grab handle doubles as a luggage pass-thru | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel | Mesh-covered back panel with slotted foam |
Ventilated Back | Mesh ventilation | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | 3L hydration reservoir | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes |
The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while Osprey 's Daylite Daypack 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 Osprey Daylite Daypack's capacity is 13L with a size of 21 x 12 x 3 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Oxford it weighs 1 pounds and is available in 11+ colors and patterns .
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