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

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.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack - Front View
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

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


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.