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

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

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Women's Aurora Backpack
Category Commuter Women's
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Capacity (L) 31.5L 22L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 12.5 x 7.5 x 18
Weight (lb) 1.7
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. 300D Heathered Polyester
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown 5 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.1 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Women-specific shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Hideaway sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Top zipped access
External Pockets Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials Top zipped pocket, front and side stretch pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment 2 interior pen pockets
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Fleece-lined laptop compartment
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Women-specific back panel
Load Lifters Yes

You're currently comparing the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Aurora 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 Aurora Backpack is a Women's 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 Aurora Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 12.5 x 7.5 x 18 inches. Constructed from 300D Heathered Polyester it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.