The main difference between the Targus 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal top two way zip access) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Targus | The North Face |
Name | 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | School | |
Sub Category | Work | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 21L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 11.75 x 6.00 x 17.75 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.08 | 2 | |
Fabric | Made from the recycled plastic of 20 water bottles | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | Black | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Ventilated 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 | Hard looped zipper pulls | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | ||
External Pockets | 3 external 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 | Laptop sleeve | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | |
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Integrated yoke handle 21 L capacity | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 16" laptop | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
Targus 's 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.
The Targus 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack has a capacity of 21L (liters), weighs 1.08 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.75 x 6.00 x 17.75. It's made of Made from the recycled plastic of 20 water bottles and is available in Black 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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