Columbia Winchuck Laptop Backpack Omni Shield School Daypack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Winchuck Laptop Backpack Omni Shield School Daypack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Winchuck Laptop Backpack Omni Shield School Daypack has Main Compartment Access (Normal zipped access) while the Recon Backpack does not.

Columbia Winchuck Laptop Backpack Omni Shield School Daypack Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia The North Face
Name Winchuck Laptop Backpack Omni Shield School Daypack Recon Backpack
Category Laptop School
Sub Category School Laptop
Capacity (L) 30L 30L
Dimensions (in) 19.09 x 15.94 x 2.95 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 1.72 2
Fabric 600D coated 100% polyester 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Pine green ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.4 4.8
Price Under $125 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured 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 front zipped 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 Organizational panel Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Reflective Safety Strips Reflective safety accents
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Winchuck Laptop Backpack Omni Shield School Daypack by Columbia against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


Columbia's Winchuck Laptop Backpack Omni Shield School Daypack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The Columbia Winchuck Laptop Backpack Omni Shield School Daypack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 1.72 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.09 x 15.94 x 2.95. It's made of 600D coated 100% polyester and is available in Pine green 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.