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 Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category Laptop Childrens
Sub Category Everyday School
Capacity (L) 31L 17L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 16 x 11.5 x 6
Weight (lb) 2.7 0.9
Fabric 600D Polyester 600D Polyester
Color 15+ 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 $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated 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 1 zipped front pocket 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 Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain Internal name label
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
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective bike-light loop

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