The main difference between the High Sierra Swerve Laptop Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Swerve Laptop Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal zipped access) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | High Sierra | The North Face |
Name | Swerve Laptop Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | School | |
Sub Category | School | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 19 x 13 x 7.75 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.2 | 2 | |
Fabric | Polyester | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | 20+ colors and patterns | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $50 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-curve padded 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 | Normal zipped access | ||
External Pockets | 2 zipped front 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 | Dual main compartment with multiple pockets | 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 | Padded top grab handle | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Fully-padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 17" | |
Tablet Sleeve | Dedicated tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External side compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel | |
Ventilated Back | Moisture wicking vapel mesh material and deep air channels | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective accents | ||
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
High Sierra 's Swerve 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 Swerve Laptop Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19 x 13 x 7.75 . It's made of Polyester and is available in 20+ 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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