The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Ruthsac Backpack has Internal Compartments (Zippered laptop compartment) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Banchee 50 Backpack
Category Commuter Backpacking
Sub Category Daypack Hiking
Capacity (L) 31.5L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6
Weight (lb) S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Rating 4.1
Price Under $100 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Flap with buckle
External Pockets Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve
Other Features Other Features The patent-pending Dyno Lite System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack. The Dyno Lite System™ features self-equalizing, on-the-fly, adjustable load lifters.

You're currently comparing the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Banchee 50 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L with a size of S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Aviator Navy.