The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs The North Face Women's Surge Backpack

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

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Women's Surge Backpack
Category Commuter Laptop
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Capacity (L) 31.5L 31L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 12 x 7 x 20
Weight (lb) 2.7
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. 600D Polyester
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown 15+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.1 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
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 Padded top handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Rounded back panel

You're currently comparing the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop 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 Women's Surge Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 12 x 7 x 20 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 15+ colors and patterns.