Columbia Unisex Tamolitch II Daypack Laptop School Student Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

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.

Columbia Unisex Tamolitch II Daypack Laptop School Student Backpack Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Unisex Tamolitch II Daypack Laptop School Student Backpack by Columbia against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


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.