The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs The North Face Womens Recon Backpack

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

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Womens Recon Backpack
Category Commuter Womens
Sub Category Daypack Laptop
Capacity (L) 31.5L 30L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. Polyester and Nylon
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.1 4.7
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 2 zipped front 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 Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity

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


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop 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 Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Polyester and Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .