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.
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 |
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.
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