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 Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Youth Recon Squash Backpack does not.

The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Ruthsac Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category Commuter Childrens
Sub Category Daypack School
Capacity (L) 31.5L 17L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 16 x 11.5 x 6
Weight (lb) 0.9
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 4 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.1 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials 2 front and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 zippered side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Internal name label
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Comfortable stitched-foam back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective bike-light loop

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 Childrens backpack with School 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 11.5 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 0.9 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.