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.
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 |
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.
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