The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

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

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Router Backpack
Category Commuter Commuter
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Capacity (L) 31.5L 40L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 12.5 x 9 x 21
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown Meld Grey/Tnf Black
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.1 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls U-pull zippers
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 Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded

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


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter 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 Router Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 12.5 x 9 x 21 inches. Constructed from 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Meld Grey/Tnf Black.