The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Youth Recon Squash Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with plastic pulls) while the Router Backpack does not.

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
The North Face Router Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Router Backpack
Category School School
Sub Category Childrens Laptop
Capacity (L) 17L 40L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.25 x 6 21.25 x 14 x 10.5
Weight (lb) 0.98 3.3
Fabric 600D Polyester 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop
Color C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY 4 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.4 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket 2 zipped front pockets and 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 Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top handle and front haul handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop 360 degree reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel The FlexVentâ„¢ suspension system
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details

You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Router 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 Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop 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 Router Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 inches. Constructed from 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.