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

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack and the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack is that the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Ruthsac Backpack does not.

The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack Front View
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack Ruthsac Backpack
Category Backpacking Commuter
Sub Category Womens Daypack
Capacity (L) 55L 31.5L
Dimensions (in) 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2 12 x 5.9 x 18.7
Weight (lb) 3.1
Fabric 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish 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
Release Date November 19, 2020
Rating 4.9 4.1
Price Under $175 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Proprietary OPTIFIT™ suspension system Straight - adjustable padded strap
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 Full J-zip 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 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 Cushy foam and breathable mesh back panel Padded back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame External frame
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack by The North Face against the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Womens features while The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features.

The The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 3.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2. It's made of 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish 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.