The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs The North Face Jester Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack and the The North Face Jester Backpack is that the Ruthsac Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Jester Backpack does not.

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Jester Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Jester Backpack
Category Commuter Mens
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Capacity (L) 31.5L 27.5
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 11 x 8.25 x 18.13
Weight (lb) 1.1
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. 100% Polyester
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown 40+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 1, 2011
Rating 4.1 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Yoke built and flexible shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
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 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Two webbing top handles
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

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


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face 's Jester Backpack is a Mens backpack with Everyday 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 Jester Backpack's capacity is 27.5 with a size of 11 x 8.25 x 18.13 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 1.1 pounds and is available in 40+ colors and patterns .