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.
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. |
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.
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