The main difference between the High Sierra Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal zipped access) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | High Sierra | The North Face |
Name | Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | School | |
Sub Category | School | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 45L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 20. x 15. x 9.5 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.4 | 2 | |
Fabric | 1000D Polyester Ripstop | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | 6 colors and patterns | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $75 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Articulated S-shaped mesh padded shoulder straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | 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 | Multiple exterior zipped pockets and 2 side 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 | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Daisy chains, front hook | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Fully-padded cushion zone fits laptop up to 15" | |
Tablet Sleeve | Dedicated padded Tech Spot tablet sleeve | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
High Sierra 's Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.
The High Sierra Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 45L (liters), weighs 2.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 20. x 15. x 9.5. It's made of 1000D Polyester Ripstop and is available in 6 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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