Herschel Buckingham Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the Herschel Buckingham Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Buckingham Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Top loading access with drawcord and flap closure) while the Recon Backpack does not.

Herschel Buckingham Backpack Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Herschel The North Face
Name Buckingham Backpack Recon Backpack
Category School School
Sub Category Laptop Laptop
Capacity (L) 33L 30L
Dimensions (in) 8 x 12.25 x 18.5 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 1.9 2
Fabric Cotton Canvas 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 10+ colors and patterns ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Warranty Herschel Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8 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 Top loading access with drawcord and flap closure
External Pockets 2 front 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 Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Buckingham Backpack by Herschel against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


Herschel 's Buckingham Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The Herschel Buckingham Backpack has a capacity of 33L (liters), weighs 1.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 8 x 12.25 x 18.5. It's made of Cotton Canvas and is available in 10+ 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.