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

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.

The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack Front View
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

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


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.