Targus 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

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.

Targus 15-16_ Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack by Targus against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


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.