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

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack and the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack is that the Women's Aurora Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent finish) while the Youth Recon Squash Backpack does not.

The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Aurora Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category Women's School
Sub Category Everyday Childrens
Capacity (L) 22L 17L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 7.5 x 18 16 x 11.25 x 6
Weight (lb) 1.7 0.98
Fabric 300D Heathered Polyester 600D Polyester
Color 5 colors and patterns C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.4
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Hideaway sternum strap Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Top zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Top zipped pocket, front and side stretch pockets Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket
Internal Compartments 2 interior pen pockets Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle 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 Fleece-lined laptop compartment
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Women-specific back panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel
Load Lifters Yes

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


The North Face 's Women's Aurora Backpack is a Women's 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 Aurora Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.5 x 7.5 x 18. It's made of 300D Heathered Polyester and is available in 5 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.