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

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

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
The North Face Generator Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Generator Backpack
Category School Outdoor
Sub Category Childrens Daypack
Capacity (L) 17L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.25 x 6 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 0.98 2
Fabric 600D Polyester 210D Cordura nylon
Color C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY Tnf Red/Asphalt
Rating 4.4 4.3
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls Nylon zipper with string and plastic 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 Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top
Internal Compartments Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel Padded mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Generator 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 Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack 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 Generator Backpack 's capacity is with a size of 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Cordura nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt.