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.
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 |
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.