The main difference between the The North Face Base Camp Small Duffel and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Base Camp Small Duffel has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Non-PFC durable water-repellent ) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Base Camp Small Duffel | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Travel | School | |
Sub Category | Outdoor | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 50L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 13 x 21 x 13 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.0 | 2 | |
Fabric | 1000D Phthalate-Free, Recycled PVC | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | 3 colors and patterns | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | April 13, 2018 | July 29, 2022 | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $225 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Detachable, adjustable, alpine-cut 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 | Non-PFC durable water-repellent | ||
Zippers | D-zip opening with a weather resistant flap | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | |
Main Compartment Access | Main compartment has a secure-zip mesh pocket and an end-cap mesh sleeve pocket for more organization | ||
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 | No | Yes | |
Handles | Two padded side handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Convertible | Yes | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
The North Face 's Base Camp Small Duffel is a Travel backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.
The The North Face Base Camp Small Duffel has a capacity of 50L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 x 21 x 13. It's made of 1000D Phthalate-Free, Recycled PVC and is available in 3 colors and patterns 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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