The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Ruthsac Backpack has Shoulder Straps (Straight - adjustable padded strap) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Griffin 75 Backpack
Category Commuter Backpacking
Sub Category Daypack Hiking
Capacity (L) 31.5L S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4
Weight (lb) S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Rating 4.1 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $700
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Wraparound J-zip
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Flap with buckle top access
External Pockets Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel FlashDry™ back panel
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Other Features Other Features The patent-pending Dyno Carry System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack

You're currently comparing the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face against the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Griffin 75 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 Griffin 75 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L with a size of S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish it weighs S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.