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.
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 |
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.
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