The North Face Ruthsac Backpack vs The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack and the The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack is that the Ruthsac Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack does not.

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack
Category Commuter Backpacking
Sub Category Daypack Womens
Capacity (L) 31.5L 55L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2
Weight (lb) 3.1
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown 3 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 19, 2020
Rating 4.1 4.9
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Proprietary OPTIFIT™ suspension system
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Full J-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 Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Cushy foam and breathable mesh back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame External frame
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking 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 Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Womens 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 Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish it weighs 3.1 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.