The North Face Womens Vault Backpack vs The North Face Ruthsac Backpack

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

The North Face Womens Vault Backpack
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Vault Backpack Ruthsac Backpack
Category Womens Commuter
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 28L 31.5L
Dimensions (in) 19.25 x 13.25 x 7.5 12 x 5.9 x 18.7
Weight (lb) 1
Fabric 1200D Polyester 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway.
Color 30+ 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 $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
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 pokcets 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 haul handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Floating padded sleeve fits up to 15" laptop Padded
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel Padded back panel
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Womens Vault Backpack by The North Face against the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Womens Vault Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features.

The The North Face Womens Vault Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.25 x 13.25 x 7.5. It's made of 1200D Polyester and is available in 30+ 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.