The main difference between the The North Face Berkeley Backpack and the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack is that the Berkeley Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-repellent) while the Youth Recon Squash Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Berkeley Backpack | Youth Recon Squash Backpack | |
Category | Daypack | School | |
Sub Category | Commuter | Childrens | |
Capacity (L) | 17L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 16 x 11.25 x 6 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.45 | 0.98 | |
Fabric | 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. | 600D Polyester | |
Color | Tnf Black/Mineral Gold | C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY | |
Rating | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | J shape - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls | Nylon zipper with plastic pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets | Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve | Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets | |
Side Pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | 2 side mesh pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab nylon handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Reflective bike-light loop | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 16" laptop | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel |
The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a School backpack with Childrens features.
The The North Face Berkeley Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.45 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 6 x 6 x 2. It's made of 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold 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.
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