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.
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 |
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.
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