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

The main difference between the The North Face Generator Backpack and the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack is that the Generator Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve) while the Youth Recon Squash Backpack does not.

The North Face Generator Backpack
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Generator Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category Outdoor School
Sub Category Daypack Childrens
Capacity (L) 17L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 16 x 11.25 x 6
Weight (lb) 2 0.98
Fabric 210D Cordura nylon 600D Polyester
Color Tnf Red/Asphalt C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY
Rating 4.3 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel

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


The North Face's Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a School backpack with Childrens features.

The The North Face Generator Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5. It's made of 210D Cordura nylon and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt 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.