The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack vs The North Face Basin 24 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack and the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack is that the Youth Recon Squash Backpack has Reflective Safety Strips (Reflective bike-light loop) while the Basin 24 Backpack does not.

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack Front View
The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Basin 24 Backpack
Category Childrens Hiking
Sub Category School Outdoor
Capacity (L) 17L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.5 x 6 11 x 6.7 x 19.7
Weight (lb) 0.9 1.7
Fabric 600D Polyester Recycled nylon ripstop
Color 4 colors and patterns Banff Blue - Aviator Navy
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water repellent
Zippers 2 way string zipper holder
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 front and 2 side pockets External stash pockets, water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Web haul handle
Loops and Attachments Internal name label Two-point trekking-pole attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 1 laptop sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable stitched-foam back panel Padded back panel
Rain Cover Concealed rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective bike-light loop
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Basin 24 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a Childrens backpack with School features while The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features.

The The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack has a capacity of 17L (liters), weighs 0.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 16 x 11.5 x 6. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 4 colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack's capacity is with a size of 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 inches. Constructed from Recycled nylon ripstop it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in Banff Blue - Aviator Navy.