The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack vs The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack

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

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Kids' Sprout Backpack
Category School Childrens
Sub Category Childrens School
Capacity (L) 17L 10L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.25 x 6 11.5 x 8.5 x 5
Weight (lb) 0.98 0.57
Fabric 600D Polyester 600D polyester, 1200D polyester
Color C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green
Warranty Lifetime warranty
Rating 4.4 4
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls Nylon zipper with 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 External zippered pocket for smaller trinkets and treasures, Mesh water bottle pockets, Reflective bike-light loop
Internal Compartments Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets Main compartment
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel

You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Kids' Sprout 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 Kids' Sprout Backpack is a Childrens backpack with School 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 Kids' Sprout Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 11.5 x 8.5 x 5 inches. Constructed from 600D polyester, 1200D polyester it weighs 0.57 pounds and is available in Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green.