The North Face BTTFB Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face BTTFB Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the BTTFB Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face BTTFB Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name BTTFB Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Hiking Sports
Sub Category Backpacking Running
Capacity (L) 20L 30L
Dimensions (in) 19 x 13 x 4 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) 1.75 2
Fabric 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color Macrofleck Print Green 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 12, 2012
Rating 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - Adjustable and injection-molded-foam shoulder straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Top pocket 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve,
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab 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 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 BTTFB Backpack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's BTTFB Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running features.

The The North Face BTTFB Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs 1.75 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19 x 13 x 4. It's made of 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating and is available in Macrofleck Print Green 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.