The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack vs The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Youth Recon Squash Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Reflective bike-light loop) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Chimera 24L Backpack
Category School Hiking
Sub Category Childrens Backpacking
Capacity (L) 17L 24L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.25 x 6 23 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 0.98 1lb 5oz
Fabric 600D Polyester 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish
Color C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY Banff Blue/Aviator Navy
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 4.4 3.7
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 Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls Nylon zipper with string 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 Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets Main and secondary compartments
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop
Lightweight Lightweight
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel FlashDry back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Built-in hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Chimera 24L 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 Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Chimera 24L Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 23 x 13 x 4 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish it weighs 1lb 5oz pounds and is available in Banff Blue/Aviator Navy.