The North Face 70 Guide Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face 70 Guide Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the 70 Guide Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Fold-over opening) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face 70 Guide Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name 70 Guide Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Drawstring School
Sub Category Commuter Laptop
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 13 x 6 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 1.74 2
Fabric Leather 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Carafe Green ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 5 4.8
Price Under $200 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 Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
Main Compartment Access Fold-over opening
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 Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the 70 Guide Backpack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's 70 Guide Backpack is a Drawstring backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The The North Face 70 Guide Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.74 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 13 x 6. It's made of Leather and is available in Carafe Green 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.