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

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

The North Face Router Backpack Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Router Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category School Childrens
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 40L 17L
Dimensions (in) 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 16 x 11.5 x 6
Weight (lb) 3.3 0.9
Fabric 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop 600D Polyester
Color 4 colors and patterns 4 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.7
Price Under $175 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Custom injection-molded shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Breakaway sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 2 front and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle and front haul handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments 360 degree reflective bike-light loop Internal name label
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel The FlexVentâ„¢ suspension system Comfortable stitched-foam back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details Reflective bike-light loop

You're currently comparing the Router Backpack by The North Face against the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a Childrens backpack with School features.

The The North Face Router Backpack has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs 3.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21.25 x 14 x 10.5. It's made of 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop and is available in 4 colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack's capacity is 17L with a size of 16 x 11.5 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 0.9 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.