High Sierra Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

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.

High Sierra Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack by High Sierra against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


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.