The North Face Berkeley Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

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

The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Berkeley Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Daypack Sports
Sub Category Commuter Running
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) 6 x 6 x 2 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) 1.45 2
Fabric 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color Tnf Black/Mineral Gold 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 12, 2012
Rating 4.5 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

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


The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running features.

The The North Face Berkeley Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.45 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 6 x 6 x 2. It's made of 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold 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.