The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack vs The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack and the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack is that the Hydra 26L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Youth Recon Squash Backpack does not.

The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Hydra 26L Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category Hiking School
Sub Category Backpacking Childrens
Capacity (L) 26L 17L
Dimensions (in) 24 x 15 x 5 16 x 11.25 x 6
Weight (lb) 2 0.98
Fabric 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. 600D Polyester
Color Goblin Blue/Beta Blue C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 1 4.4
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
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 Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket
Internal Compartments Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop
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 Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face.


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