The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack vs The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Youth Recon Squash Backpack has Side Pockets (2 side mesh pockets) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Route Rocket 16 Backpack
Category School Backpacking
Sub Category Childrens Sports
Capacity (L) 17L 16L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.25 x 6 9.88 x 6.25 x 18
Weight (lb) 0.98 1lb 3oz
Fabric 600D Polyester Body 420D recycled nylon with carbonate PU finish and non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / side panels 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with non-PFC DWR finish
Color C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY Black
Rating 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - 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 Secure-zip top pocket
Internal Compartments Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets Half-zip pocket
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop Lash points on both sides
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Route Rocket 16 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 Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports 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 Route Rocket 16 Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 inches. Constructed from Body 420D recycled nylon with carbonate PU finish and non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / side panels 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with non-PFC DWR finish it weighs 1lb 3oz pounds and is available in Black.