The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs The North Face BTTFB Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack and the The North Face BTTFB Backpack is that the Ruthsac Backpack has Side Pockets (2 zippered side pockets) while the BTTFB Backpack does not.

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face BTTFB Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack BTTFB Backpack
Category Commuter Hiking
Sub Category Daypack Backpacking
Capacity (L) 31.5L 20L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 19 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 1.75
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown Macrofleck Print Green
Rating 4.1
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - Adjustable and injection-molded-foam shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials Top pocket
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment Laptop sleeve,
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded

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


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's BTTFB Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 BTTFB Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 19 x 13 x 4 inches. Constructed from 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating it weighs 1.75 pounds and is available in Macrofleck Print Green.