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

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

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Womens Borealis Backpack
Category Commuter Womens
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Capacity (L) 31.5L 27L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.1 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Women-specific contoured shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
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 grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Highly protective 15" laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel

You're currently comparing the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Borealis 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 Backpack is a Womens 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 Womens Borealis Backpack's capacity is 27L with a size of 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .