The North Face Top Loader Daypack vs The North Face Ruthsac Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Top Loader Daypack and the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack is that the Top Loader Daypack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-repellent finish) while the Ruthsac Backpack does not.

The North Face Top Loader Daypack Front View
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Top Loader Daypack Ruthsac Backpack
Category Daypack Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Daypack
Capacity (L) 16L 31.5L
Dimensions (in) 10.24 x 4.13 x 14.37 12 x 5.9 x 18.7
Weight (lb) 1.0
Fabric 600D Polyester 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway.
Color 2 colors and patterns Brandy Brown/Root Brown
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 16, 2019
Rating 4.4 4.1
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Invisible top zipped pocket Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Leather patch, bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 13" Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Top Loader Daypack by The North Face against the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Top Loader Daypack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features.

The The North Face Top Loader Daypack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 1.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 10.24 x 4.13 x 14.37. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 2 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.