The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs Osprey Daylite Daypack

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.

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Osprey Daylite Daypack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face against the Daylite Daypack by Osprey .


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 .