The main difference between the Champion Ascend Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Ascend Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal zipped access) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Champion | The North Face |
Name | Ascend Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | School | |
Sub Category | School | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 13 x 18 x 5 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.0 | 2 | |
Fabric | 100% 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 | Champion 45 Days Return Policy | ||
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $50 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable shoulder straps | 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 U-pull zippers are easy to grab | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal 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 | 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 | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Laptop slip pocket fits up to 15" | |
Organizer Pocket | Front pocket with interior organizer | ||
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
Champion 's Ascend Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.
The Champion Ascend Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 x 18 x 5. It's made of 100% 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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