The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack vs The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack and the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is that the Youth Recon Squash Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with plastic pulls) while the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack does not.

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Womens Borealis 27L Backpack
Category School Womens
Sub Category Childrens Travel
Capacity (L) 17L 27L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.25 x 6 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11
Weight (lb) 0.98 2.3
Fabric 600D Polyester 100% Polyester
Color C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY 3 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip 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 grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Borealis 27L 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 Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel 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 Womens Borealis 27L Backpack 's capacity is 27L with a size of 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 2.3 pounds and is available in 3 Colors and patterns.