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.
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 |
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.
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