The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack vs The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack

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

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack Front View
The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Kids' Sprout Backpack
Category Childrens Childrens
Sub Category School School
Capacity (L) 17L 10L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.5 x 6 11.5 x 8.5 x 5
Weight (lb) 0.9 0.57
Fabric 600D Polyester 600D polyester, 1200D polyester
Color 4 colors and patterns Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Lifetime warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 front and 2 side pockets External zippered pocket for smaller trinkets and treasures, Mesh water bottle pockets, Reflective bike-light loop
Internal Compartments Main compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Internal name label
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable stitched-foam 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 Kids' Sprout 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 Kids' Sprout Backpack is a Childrens backpack with School 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 Kids' Sprout Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 11.5 x 8.5 x 5 inches. Constructed from 600D polyester, 1200D polyester it weighs 0.57 pounds and is available in Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green.