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

The main difference between the The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack and the The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack is that the Kids' Sprout Backpack has Internal Compartments (Main compartment) while the Hydra 26L Backpack does not.

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

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


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

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