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

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

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
The North Face Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack
Category School Womens
Sub Category Childrens Laptop
Capacity (L) 17L 22L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.25 x 6 18.5 x 5.7 x 16.5
Weight (lb) 0.98 1.0
Fabric 600D Polyester 210D Recycled Nylon Ripstop
Color C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY 7 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.4 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Top zipped access
External Pockets Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket 1 zipped front pocket
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
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop Side elastic cords
Convertible Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 13"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel

You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Borealis Laptop Tote 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 Laptop Tote Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop 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 Laptop Tote Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 18.5 x 5.7 x 16.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Recycled Nylon Ripstop it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 7 colors and patterns.