The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack and the The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack is that the Ruthsac Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Padded) while the Kids' Sprout Backpack does not.

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Kids' Sprout Backpack
Category Commuter Childrens
Sub Category Daypack School
Capacity (L) 31.5L 10L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 11.5 x 8.5 x 5
Weight (lb) 0.57
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. 600D polyester, 1200D polyester
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green
Warranty Lifetime warranty
Rating 4.1 4
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with plastic 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 External zippered pocket for smaller trinkets and treasures, Mesh water bottle pockets, Reflective bike-light loop
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment Main compartment
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel

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


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Kids' Sprout Backpack is a Childrens backpack with School 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 Kids' Sprout Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 11.5 x 8.5 x 5 inches. Constructed from 600D polyester, 1200D polyester it weighs 0.57 pounds and is available in Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green.