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.
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 |
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.
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