The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs The North Face 70 Guide Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack and the The North Face 70 Guide Backpack is that the Ruthsac Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the 70 Guide Backpack does not.

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face 70 Guide Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack 70 Guide Backpack
Category Commuter Drawstring
Sub Category Daypack Commuter
Capacity (L) 31.5L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 21 x 13 x 6
Weight (lb) 1.74
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. Leather
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown Carafe Green
Rating 4.1 5
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Fold-over opening
External Pockets Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face against the 70 Guide Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's 70 Guide Backpack is a Drawstring 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 The North Face 70 Guide Backpack's capacity is with a size of 21 x 13 x 6 inches. Constructed from Leather it weighs 1.74 pounds and is available in Carafe Green.

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