The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack vs The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack and the The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack is that the Youth Recon Squash Backpack has Internal Compartments (Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets) while the Hydra 26L Backpack does not.

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Hydra 26L Backpack
Category School Hiking
Sub Category Childrens Backpacking
Capacity (L) 17L 26L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.25 x 6 24 x 15 x 5
Weight (lb) 0.98 2
Fabric 600D Polyester 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish.
Color C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY Goblin Blue/Beta Blue
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 4.4 1
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
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 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
Internal Compartments Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets
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 Integrated hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Hydra 26L 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 Hydra 26L 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 Hydra 26L Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 24 x 15 x 5 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Goblin Blue/Beta Blue.