The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack vs The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack and the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack is that the Explore Haulaback Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Padded) while the Youth Recon Squash Backpack does not.

The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Explore Haulaback Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category Backpacking School
Sub Category Hiking Childrens
Capacity (L) 43.5L 17L
Dimensions (in) 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 16 x 11.25 x 6
Weight (lb) 3.34 0.98
Fabric 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish 600D Polyester
Color Peak Purple/Tnf Black C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 5 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Four padded webbing handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded flat back panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate

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


The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a School backpack with Childrens features.

The The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack has a capacity of 43.5L (liters), weighs 3.34 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 1.5 x 11 x 23.5. It's made of 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black 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.