BRINCH 15.6" Laptop Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the BRINCH 15.6" Laptop Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the 15.6" Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material) while the Recon Backpack does not.

BRINCH Laptop Backpack
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand BRINCH The North Face
Name 15.6" Laptop Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Laptop School
Sub Category School Laptop
Capacity (L) 22L 30L
Dimensions (in) 11 x 7.8 x 15.7 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 1.7 2
Fabric Durable Nylon 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 10+ colors and patterns ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Release Date June 23, 2019 July 29, 2022
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $50 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable padded wide shoulder straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps 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 Top zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket 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 2 inner pockets in the main compartment 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 or small accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Dual tote handle with lock button Comfortable, padded top grab handle
USB Charger Built-in USB charger
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 15.6 inches
Tablet Sleeve Tablet compartment
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage attachment panel secures it to a roller bag
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the 15.6" Laptop Backpack by BRINCH against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


BRINCH 's 15.6" Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The BRINCH 15.6" Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11 x 7.8 x 15.7. It's made of Durable Nylon and is available in 10+ 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.