JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Digital Student Laptop Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal zipped access) while the Recon Backpack does not.

JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand JanSport The North Face
Name Digital Student Laptop Backpack Recon Backpack
Category School School
Sub Category Laptop Laptop
Capacity (L) 38L 30L
Dimensions (in) 17.5 x 13 x 10 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 1.5 2
Fabric 600 Denier Polyester 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 4 colors and patterns ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.5 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 Dedicated external cord storage pocket, 3 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 Two large main 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 web haul handle Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Removable 15" laptop sleeve fits into a dedicated laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Easy access external tablet pocket fits up to a 10" tablet
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Digital Student Laptop Backpack by JanSport against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


JanSport 's Digital Student Laptop Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 38L (liters), weighs 1.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.5 x 13 x 10. It's made of 600 Denier Polyester and is available in 4 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.