The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack vs The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack and the The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack is that the Hydra 26L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Kids' Sprout Backpack does not.

The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Hydra 26L Backpack Kids' Sprout Backpack
Category Hiking Childrens
Sub Category Backpacking School
Capacity (L) 26L 10L
Dimensions (in) 24 x 15 x 5 11.5 x 8.5 x 5
Weight (lb) 2 0.57
Fabric 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. 600D polyester, 1200D polyester
Color Goblin Blue/Beta Blue Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green
Warranty Lifetime Lifetime warranty
Rating 1 4
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers External zippered pocket for smaller trinkets and treasures, Mesh water bottle pockets, Reflective bike-light loop
Internal Compartments Main compartment
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Integrated hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Hydra 26L Backpack by The North Face against the Kids' Sprout Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Hydra 26L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Kids' Sprout Backpack is a Childrens backpack with School features.

The The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 24 x 15 x 5. It's made of 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. and is available in Goblin Blue/Beta Blue in comparison the The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 11.5 x 8.5 x 5 inches. Constructed from 600D polyester, 1200D polyester it weighs 0.57 pounds and is available in Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green.