The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack and the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is that the Ruthsac Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack does not.

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Womens Borealis 27L Backpack
Category Commuter Womens
Sub Category Daypack Travel
Capacity (L) 31.5L 27L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11
Weight (lb) 2.3
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 3 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.1
Price Under $100 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip 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 grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel 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 Womens Borealis 27L Backpack 's capacity is 27L with a size of 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 2.3 pounds and is available in 3 Colors and patterns.