The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Youth Recon Squash Backpack has Internal Compartments (Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Banchee 50 Backpack
Category School Backpacking
Sub Category Childrens Hiking
Capacity (L) 17L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.25 x 6 S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6
Weight (lb) 0.98 S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz
Fabric 600D Polyester 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Rating 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Flap with buckle
External Pockets Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket
Internal Compartments Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve
Other Features Other Features The patent-pending Dyno Lite System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack. The Dyno Lite System™ features self-equalizing, on-the-fly, adjustable load lifters.

You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a School backpack with Childrens features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack has a capacity of 17L (liters), weighs 0.98 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 16 x 11.25 x 6. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY in comparison the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L with a size of S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Aviator Navy.