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.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Basin 24 Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | School | |
Sub Category | Outdoor | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.7 | 2 | |
Fabric | Recycled nylon ripstop | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | Banff Blue - Aviator Navy | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded adjustable shoulder straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable hip belt | Removable waist belt | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellent | ||
Zippers | 2 way string zipper holder | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | ||
External Pockets | External stash pockets, water bottle 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 | Large main compartment | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | |
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Web haul handle | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Two-point trekking-pole attachment | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | 1 laptop sleeve | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel | |
Rain Cover | Concealed rain cover | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration sleeve | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop 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 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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