The main difference between the The North Face BTTFB Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the BTTFB Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal top two way zip access) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | BTTFB Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | School | |
Sub Category | Backpacking | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 20L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19 x 13 x 4 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.75 | 2 | |
Fabric | 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | Macrofleck Print Green | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | ||
Price | Under $150 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - Adjustable and injection-molded-foam shoulder straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | ||
External Pockets | Top pocket | 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 | Laptop sleeve, | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | |
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
The North Face's BTTFB Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop 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 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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