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.
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 |
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.
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