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

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack and the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack is that the Youth Recon Squash Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids) while the Ruthsac Backpack does not.

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Ruthsac Backpack
Category School Commuter
Sub Category Childrens Daypack
Capacity (L) 17L 31.5L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.25 x 6 12 x 5.9 x 18.7
Weight (lb) 0.98
Fabric 600D Polyester 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway.
Color C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY Brandy Brown/Root Brown
Rating 4.4 4.1
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
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 Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials
Internal Compartments Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Ruthsac 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 Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter 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 Ruthsac Backpack's capacity is 31.5L with a size of 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. it weighs pounds and is available in Brandy Brown/Root Brown.