Hurley Patrol Printed Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the Hurley Patrol Printed Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Patrol Printed Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal zipped access) while the Recon Backpack does not.

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The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Hurley The North Face
Name Patrol Printed Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Laptop School
Sub Category School Laptop
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) 19.5 x 15 x 3 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric Polyester 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color White/Black ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Warranty Hurley 1 Year Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.9 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest 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 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 Large main compartment 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 and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 16"
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Patrol Printed Backpack by Hurley against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


Hurley's Patrol Printed Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The Hurley Patrol Printed Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.5 x 15 x 3. It's made of Polyester and is available in White/Black 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.