The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Tamolitch II Daypack Laptop School Student Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Unisex Tamolitch II Daypack Laptop School Student Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Columbia | The North Face |
Name | Unisex Tamolitch II Daypack Laptop School Student Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | School | |
Sub Category | School | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 26L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 20.3 x 14.1 x 3.1 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.7 | 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 | Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $125 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Contoured padded 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 | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | ||
External Pockets | Dual entry front sleeve and 2 side pocket | 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 sleeve fits laptop up to 15" | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
Columbia 's Unisex Tamolitch II Daypack Laptop School Student Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.
The Columbia Unisex Tamolitch II Daypack Laptop School Student Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 20.3 x 14.1 x 3.1. 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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