The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack vs The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack and the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack is that the Youth Recon Squash Backpack has External Pockets (Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket) while the Explore Haulaback Backpack does not.

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Explore Haulaback Backpack
Category School Backpacking
Sub Category Childrens Hiking
Capacity (L) 17L 43.5L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.25 x 6 1.5 x 11 x 23.5
Weight (lb) 0.98 3.34
Fabric 600D Polyester 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish
Color C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY Peak Purple/Tnf Black
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 4.4 5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access
External Pockets Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket
Internal Compartments Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets Laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Four padded webbing handles
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel Padded flat back panel
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate

You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Explore Haulaback 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 Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Explore Haulaback Backpack's capacity is 43.5L with a size of 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 inches. Constructed from 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish it weighs 3.34 pounds and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black.