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 Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Youth Recon Squash Backpack does not.

The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Explore Haulaback Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category Backpacking Childrens
Sub Category Hiking School
Capacity (L) 43.5L 17L
Dimensions (in) 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 16 x 11.5 x 6
Weight (lb) 3.34 0.9
Fabric 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish 600D Polyester
Color Peak Purple/Tnf Black 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Lifetime The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 5 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Breakaway sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 front and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Four padded webbing handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Internal name label
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
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective bike-light loop
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 Childrens backpack with School 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 11.5 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 0.9 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.