The main difference between the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer 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 Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Youth Recon Squash Backpack | Youth Mini Explorer Backpack | |
Category | School | School | |
Sub Category | Childrens | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 17L | 10L | |
Dimensions (in) | 16 x 11.25 x 6 | 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.98 | 0.25 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester | 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish | |
Color | C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY | Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue | |
Rating | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable padded strap | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids | Hook-&-loop sternum straps | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-Repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with plastic pulls | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top zipped flap access | |
External Pockets | Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket | Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets | |
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 nylon handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Reflective bike-light loop | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel | Padded |
Youtube Video | Youtube Video Link | https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ |
The North Face's Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a School backpack with Childrens features while The North Face's Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School 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 Youth Mini Explorer Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 inches. Constructed from 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish it weighs 0.25 pounds and is available in Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue.