The North Face Basin 24 Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Basin 24 Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Basin 24 Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Hiking Sports
Sub Category Outdoor Running
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) 1.7 2
Fabric Recycled nylon ripstop Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color Banff Blue - Aviator Navy 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 12, 2012
Rating 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers 2 way string zipper holder
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets External stash pockets, water bottle pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Web haul handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Two-point trekking-pole attachment Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 1 laptop sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Rain Cover Concealed rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Basin 24 Backpack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running features.

The The North Face Basin 24 Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11 x 6.7 x 19.7. It's made of Recycled nylon ripstop and is available in Banff Blue - Aviator Navy in comparison the The North Face Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.