The main difference between the The North Face Borealis Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Borealis Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal zipped access) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Borealis Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | School | |
Sub Category | School | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 2 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | 30+ colors and patterns | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | December 11, 2013 | July 29, 2022 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded 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 | Removable waist belt | Removable waist belt | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | ||
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side 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 | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top grab handle | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Carry-on Size Compliant | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflective accents | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.
The The North Face Borealis Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75. It's made of 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo and is available in 30+ 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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