The North Face Berkeley Backpack vs The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack

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.

The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
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

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


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.