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.
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 |
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.
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