The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Kids' Sprout Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with plastic pulls) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Kids' Sprout Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Childrens Sports
Sub Category School Running
Capacity (L) 10L 30L
Dimensions (in) 11.5 x 8.5 x 5 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) 0.57 2
Fabric 600D polyester, 1200D polyester Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty Lifetime warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 12, 2012
Rating 4 4.8
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets External zippered pocket for smaller trinkets and treasures, Mesh water bottle pockets, Reflective bike-light loop 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Main compartment
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

You're currently comparing the Kids' Sprout Backpack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's Kids' Sprout Backpack is a Childrens backpack with School features while The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running 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 Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.