The North Face Basin 24 Backpack vs The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack and the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack is that the Basin 24 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable hip belt) while the Youth Recon Squash Backpack does not.

The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Basin 24 Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category Hiking School
Sub Category Outdoor Childrens
Capacity (L) 17L
Dimensions (in) 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 16 x 11.25 x 6
Weight (lb) 1.7 0.98
Fabric Recycled nylon ripstop 600D Polyester
Color Banff Blue - Aviator Navy C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY
Rating 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers 2 way string zipper holder Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets External stash pockets, water bottle pockets Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket
Internal Compartments Large main compartment Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Web haul handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Two-point trekking-pole attachment Reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 1 laptop sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel
Rain Cover Concealed rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Basin 24 Backpack by The North Face against the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a School backpack with Childrens features.

The The North Face Basin 24 Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11 x 6.7 x 19.7. It's made of Recycled nylon ripstop and is available in Banff Blue - Aviator Navy in comparison the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack's capacity is 17L with a size of 16 x 11.25 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 0.98 pounds and is available in C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY.