Kipling Shelden Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the Kipling Shelden Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Shelden Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal top two way zip access) while the Recon Backpack does not.

Kipling Shelden Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Kipling The North Face
Name Shelden Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Laptop School
Sub Category School Laptop
Capacity (L) 19L 30L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 15.5 x 5 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 0.99 2
Fabric Polyester 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Pearl Teal Metallic ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable strap J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Plastic molded zipper with rubber pulls Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Two side slip pockets, Water bottle pocket 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 Laptop sleeve, two internal slip pockets Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Two side slip pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" Laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Other Features Other Features With monkey keychain Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Shelden Backpack by Kipling against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


Kipling's Shelden Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The Kipling Shelden Backpack has a capacity of 19L (liters), weighs 0.99 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 15.5 x 5. It's made of Polyester and is available in Pearl Teal Metallic 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.