The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack

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

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category Laptop School
Sub Category Everyday Childrens
Capacity (L) 31L 17L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 16 x 11.25 x 6
Weight (lb) 2.7 0.98
Fabric 600D Polyester 600D Polyester
Color 15+ colors and patterns C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.4
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket
Internal Compartments Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain Reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel

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


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

The The North Face Women's Surge Backpack has a capacity of 31L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 7 x 20. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 15+ colors and patterns 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.