The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack vs The North Face Ruthsac Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack and the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack is that the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap) while the Ruthsac Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Ruthsac Backpack
Category Womens Commuter
Sub Category Travel Daypack
Capacity (L) 27L 31.5L
Dimensions (in) 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 12 x 5.9 x 18.7
Weight (lb) 2.3
Fabric 100% Polyester 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway.
Color 3 Colors and patterns Brandy Brown/Root Brown
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.1
Price Under $125 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment 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 grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15" Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack by The North Face against the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features.

The The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack has a capacity of 27L (liters), weighs 2.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 3 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.