The main difference between the Jansport Big Campus Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Big Campus Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal zipped access) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Jansport | The North Face |
Name | Big Campus Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | School | School | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 34L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 17.5 x 13 x 10 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.8 | 2 | |
Fabric | 100% Polyester | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | 30+ colors and patterns | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | March 22, 2019 | July 29, 2022 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $50 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Ergonomic S-curve 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 | 3 front 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 | Dual main compartment with multi-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 | Web haul handle | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated 15" padded laptop compartment | |
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Fully padded back panel | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
Jansport 's Big Campus Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.
The Jansport Big Campus Backpack has a capacity of 34L (liters), weighs 1.8 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.5 x 13 x 10. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 30+ 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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