The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack

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

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Explore Haulaback Backpack
Category Commuter Backpacking
Sub Category Daypack Hiking
Capacity (L) 31.5L 43.5L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 1.5 x 11 x 23.5
Weight (lb) 3.34
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown Peak Purple/Tnf Black
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 4.1 5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access
External Pockets Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment Laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Four padded webbing handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded flat back panel
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate

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


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Explore Haulaback 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 Explore Haulaback Backpack's capacity is 43.5L with a size of 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 inches. Constructed from 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish it weighs 3.34 pounds and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black.