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.
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 |
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.
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