The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Youth Recon Squash Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category School School
Sub Category Laptop Childrens
Capacity (L) 30L 17L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 16 x 11.25 x 6
Weight (lb) 2 0.98
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 600D Polyester
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8 4.4
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
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, Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop
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 Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a School backpack with Childrens 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 Recon Squash Backpack's capacity is 17L with a size of 16 x 11.25 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 0.98 pounds and is available in C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY.