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 Main Compartment Access (Normal top two way zip access) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face BTTFB Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
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

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 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.