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

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack and the The North Face Borealis Backpack is that the Youth Recon Squash Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with plastic pulls) while the Borealis Backpack does not.

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Borealis Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Childrens School
Capacity (L) 17L 28L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.25 x 6 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75
Weight (lb) 0.98 2
Fabric 600D Polyester 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo
Color C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2013
Rating 4.4 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Borealis 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 Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School 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 Borealis Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .