The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack vs The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack

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.

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
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
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You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Youth Mini Explorer 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 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.