The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Recon Backpack | Youth Mini Explorer Backpack | |
Category | School | School | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 10L | |
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 0.25 | |
Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish | |
Color | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue | |
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Hook-&-loop sternum straps | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-Repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top zipped flap 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, | Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | Top grab nylon handle | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | |
Youtube Video | Youtube Video Link | https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ | |
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 Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School backpack with Daypack 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 Youth Mini Explorer Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 inches. Constructed from 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish it weighs 0.25 pounds and is available in Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue.