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

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Ruthsac Backpack does not.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Ruthsac Backpack
Category Laptop Commuter
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 31L 31.5L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 12 x 5.9 x 18.7
Weight (lb) 2.7
Fabric 600D Polyester 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway.
Color 15+ colors and patterns Brandy Brown/Root Brown
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.1
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Padded
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features.

The The North Face Women's Surge Backpack has a capacity of 31L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 7 x 20. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 15+ colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack's capacity is 31.5L with a size of 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. it weighs pounds and is available in Brandy Brown/Root Brown.