Incase ICON Lite Backpack II vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the Incase ICON Lite Backpack II and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the ICON Lite Backpack II has Main Compartment Access (Normal top two way zip access) while the Recon Backpack does not.

Incase ICON Lite Backpack II - Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Incase The North Face
Name ICON Lite Backpack II Recon Backpack
Category Laptop School
Sub Category Work Laptop
Capacity (L) 17L 30L
Dimensions (in) 19.6 x 12.33 x 5.1 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric 840D nylon 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Black ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8
Price Under $120 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with webbing pulls Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 external pockets Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys. Two durable, external water bottle pockets can easily double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side. Two side compression webbing straps. Bottom compression. Webbing daisy chain offers lash points, stretch-mesh pocket,
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the ICON Lite Backpack II by Incase against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


Incase 's ICON Lite Backpack II is a Laptop backpack with Work features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The Incase ICON Lite Backpack II has a capacity of 17L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.6 x 12.33 x 5.1. It's made of 840D nylon and is available in Black in comparison the The North Face Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of ‎6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black.