The main difference between the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack and the The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack is that the Youth Recon Squash Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with plastic pulls) while the Womens Borealis Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Youth Recon Squash Backpack | Womens Borealis Backpack | |
Category | School | Womens | |
Sub Category | Childrens | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 17L | 27L | |
Dimensions (in) | 16 x 11.25 x 6 | 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.98 | 2 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester | 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo | |
Color | C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY | 30+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable padded strap | Women-specific contoured shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
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 grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Reflective bike-light loop | Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Highly protective 15" laptop compartment | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External side compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel |
The North Face's Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a School backpack with Childrens features while The North Face 's Womens Borealis Backpack is a Womens 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 Womens Borealis Backpack's capacity is 27L with a size of 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .
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