The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack vs The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Youth Recon Squash Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Internal name label ) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack Front View
The North Face Mini Explorer Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Youth Mini Explorer Backpack
Category Childrens School
Sub Category School Daypack
Capacity (L) 17L 10L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.5 x 6 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875
Weight (lb) 0.9 0.25
Fabric 600D Polyester 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish
Color 4 colors and patterns Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum strap Hook-&-loop sternum straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zipped flap access
External Pockets 2 front and 2 side pockets Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab nylon handle
Loops and Attachments Internal name label
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable stitched-foam back panel Padded
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective bike-light loop
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You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Youth Mini Explorer 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 Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School backpack with Daypack 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 Youth Mini Explorer Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 inches. Constructed from 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish it weighs 0.25 pounds and is available in Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue.