The main difference between the Amazon Basics Campus Laptop Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Campus Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Amazon Basics | The North Face |
Name | Campus Laptop Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | School | School | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 33L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 21 x 14.9 x 8.3 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.7 | 2 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | 2 colors and patterns | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | Amazon Basics 1-Year Limited Warranty | ||
Release Date | December 21, 2017 | July 29, 2022 | |
Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $50 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water resistant material | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | ||
External Pockets | Top, 2 front and 2 side 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 | Large packing compartment with inner zipped pocket | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top grab handle | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop pouch fit sup to 15" | |
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
Amazon Basics 's Campus Laptop Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.
The Amazon Basics Campus Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 33L (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 14.9 x 8.3. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 2 colors and patterns 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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