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 Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Hydra 26L Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category Hiking Childrens
Sub Category Backpacking School
Capacity (L) 26L 17L
Dimensions (in) 24 x 15 x 5 16 x 11.5 x 6
Weight (lb) 2 0.9
Fabric 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. 600D Polyester
Color Goblin Blue/Beta Blue 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Lifetime The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 1 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Breakaway sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers 2 front and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Internal name label
Lightweight Lightweight
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel Comfortable stitched-foam back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective bike-light loop
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 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 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.