The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs The North Face Base Camp Small Duffel

The main difference between the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack and the The North Face Base Camp Small Duffel is that the Ruthsac Backpack has External Pockets (Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials) while the Base Camp Small Duffel does not.

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Base Camp Duffel - S Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Base Camp Small Duffel
Category Commuter Travel
Sub Category Daypack Outdoor
Capacity (L) 31.5L 50L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 13 x 21 x 13
Weight (lb) 2.0
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. 1000D Phthalate-Free, Recycled PVC
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown 3 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 13, 2018
Rating 4.1 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $225
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Detachable, adjustable, alpine-cut shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Non-PFC durable water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls D-zip opening with a weather resistant flap
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Main compartment has a secure-zip mesh pocket and an end-cap mesh sleeve pocket for more organization
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 No
Handles Top grab handle Two padded side handles
Convertible Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face against the Base Camp Small Duffel by The North Face .


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face 's Base Camp Small Duffel is a Travel backpack with Outdoor 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 Base Camp Small Duffel's capacity is 50L with a size of 13 x 21 x 13 inches. Constructed from 1000D Phthalate-Free, Recycled PVC it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.