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

The main difference between the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack and the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack is that the Ruthsac Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Padded) while the Youth Recon Squash Backpack does not.

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category Commuter School
Sub Category Daypack Childrens
Capacity (L) 31.5L 17L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 16 x 11.25 x 6
Weight (lb) 0.98
Fabric 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. 600D Polyester
Color Brandy Brown/Root Brown C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY
Rating 4.1 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel

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


The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a School backpack with Childrens features.

The The North Face Ruthsac Backpack has a capacity of 31.5L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 5.9 x 18.7. It's made of 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. and is available in Brandy Brown/Root Brown 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.