The main difference between the The North Face Borealis Backpack and the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack is that the Borealis Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Youth Recon Squash Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Borealis Backpack | Youth Recon Squash Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Childrens | |
Sub Category | School | School | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | 17L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 | 16 x 11.5 x 6 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 0.9 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo | 600D Polyester | |
Color | 30+ colors and patterns | 4 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | December 11, 2013 | August 15, 2014 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps | Adjustable shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Breakaway sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellant finish | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | 2 front and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses | Internal name label | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Carry-on Size Compliant | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Comfortable stitched-foam back panel | |
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflective accents | Reflective bike-light loop |
The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face 's Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a Childrens backpack with School features.
The The North Face Borealis Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75. It's made of 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo and is available in 30+ colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack's capacity is 17L with a size of 16 x 11.5 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 0.9 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.
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