The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Kids' Sprout Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Recon Backpack | Kids' Sprout Backpack | |
Category | School | Childrens | |
Sub Category | Laptop | School | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 10L | |
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 11.5 x 8.5 x 5 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 0.57 | |
Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 600D polyester, 1200D polyester | |
Color | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green | |
Warranty | Lifetime warranty | ||
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps | Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | Nylon zipper with plastic pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | ||
External Pockets | Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys. Two durable, external water bottle pockets can easily double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side. Two side compression webbing straps. Bottom compression. Webbing daisy chain offers lash points, stretch-mesh pocket, | External zippered pocket for smaller trinkets and treasures, Mesh water bottle pockets, Reflective bike-light loop | |
Internal Compartments | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | Main compartment | |
Side Pockets | 2 mesh side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Kids' Sprout Backpack is a Childrens backpack with School features.
The The North Face Recon Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 6 x 6 x 2. It's made of 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish and is available in Cone Orange/Tnf Black 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.
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