The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs The North Face Basin 24 Backpack

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Basin 24 Backpack
Category Commuter Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Outdoor
Capacity (L) 31.5L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 11 x 6.7 x 19.7
Weight (lb) 1.7
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. Recycled nylon ripstop
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown Banff Blue - Aviator Navy
Rating 4.1
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Padded adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls 2 way string zipper holder
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 External stash pockets, water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment Large main compartment
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Web haul handle
Loops and Attachments Two-point trekking-pole attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded 1 laptop sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded back panel
Rain Cover Concealed rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face against the Basin 24 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking 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 Basin 24 Backpack's capacity is with a size of 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 inches. Constructed from Recycled nylon ripstop it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in Banff Blue - Aviator Navy.