The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack vs The North Face Berkeley Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack and the The North Face Berkeley Backpack is that the Youth Recon Squash Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids) while the Berkeley Backpack does not.

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Berkeley Backpack
Category School Daypack
Sub Category Childrens Commuter
Capacity (L) 17L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.25 x 6 6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 0.98 1.45
Fabric 600D Polyester 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish.
Color C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY Tnf Black/Mineral Gold
Rating 4.4 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab nylon handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Berkeley 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 Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter 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 Berkeley Backpack's capacity is with a size of 6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. it weighs 1.45 pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold.