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.
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. |
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.
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