High Sierra Swerve Laptop Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

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.

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

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


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.