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.
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 |
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.
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