Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack
The main difference between the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material ) while the Recon Backpack does not.
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| Specs | Brand | Targus | The North Face |
| Name | 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
| Category | Laptop | School | |
| Sub Category | School | Laptop | |
| Capacity (L) | 28L | 30L | |
| Dimensions (in) | 17 x 20 x 5 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
| Weight (lb) | 2.7 | 2 | |
| Fabric | Nylon | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
| Color | Black, Gray, Black/Gray | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
| Warranty | Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
| Release Date | April 27, 2011 | July 29, 2022 | |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
| Price | Under $50 | Under $150 | |
| General Features | Shoulder Straps | Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps |
| Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | ||
| Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
| Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water resistant material | ||
| Zippers | Thick industrial zipper pulls | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | |
| Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | ||
| External Pockets | 3 front pockets, 1 top, 1 back pocket and 4 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 | Multi-pockets in the front and 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 and other accessories | ||
| Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
| Handles | Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
| Loops and Attachments | Hanging clasp | ||
| Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16" | |
| Tablet Sleeve | Separate tablet pocket | ||
| Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
| Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Weather-resistant bottom | |
| Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Thick padded mesh back panel | |
| Anti Theft Features | Hidden Pocket | Anti-theft back pocket | |
| Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available | |
You're currently comparing the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.
Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.
The Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 20 x 5. It's made of Nylon and is available in Black, Gray, Black/Gray 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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