Eddie Bauer Skylar Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the Eddie Bauer Skylar Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Skylar Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant) while the Recon Backpack does not.

Eddie Bauer Skylar Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Eddie Bauer The North Face
Name Skylar Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Laptop School
Sub Category School Laptop
Capacity (L) 20L 30L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 11.5 x 7 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric 100% recycled nylon 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Black ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8
Price Under $150 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
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal and pulls Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 4 external 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 Laptop sleeve, Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Skylar Backpack by Eddie Bauer against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


Eddie Bauer 's Skylar Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The Eddie Bauer Skylar Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 11.5 x 7. It's made of 100% recycled nylon and is available in Black 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.