The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack vs The North Face Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack and the The North Face Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack is that the Youth Recon Squash Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Breakaway sternum strap ) while the Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack does not.

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack Front View
The North Face Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack
Category Childrens Womens
Sub Category School Laptop
Capacity (L) 17L 22L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.5 x 6 18.5 x 5.7 x 16.5
Weight (lb) 0.9 1.0
Fabric 600D Polyester 210D Recycled Nylon Ripstop
Color 4 colors and patterns 7 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top zipped access
External Pockets 2 front and 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Internal name label Side elastic cords
Convertible Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 13"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable stitched-foam back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective bike-light loop

You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Borealis Laptop Tote 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 Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop 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 Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 18.5 x 5.7 x 16.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Recycled Nylon Ripstop it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 7 colors and patterns.