The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack vs The North Face Women's Surge Backpack

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

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Women's Surge Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Childrens Everyday
Capacity (L) 17L 31L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.25 x 6 12 x 7 x 20
Weight (lb) 0.98 2.7
Fabric 600D Polyester 600D Polyester
Color C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY 15+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.4 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Articulated 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 1 zipped front pocket 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
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel Rounded back panel

You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Surge 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 Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 Women's Surge Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 12 x 7 x 20 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 15+ colors and patterns.