The main difference between the The North Face Casual Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Casual Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Fold-over opening top access) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Casual Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Mens | School | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 11.4 x 15.8 x 5.9 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.01 | 2 | |
Fabric | Polyester, cotton | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | Black | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | ||
Price | Under $250 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-shaped curved adjustable padded strap | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Zippers | Nylon | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | |
Main Compartment Access | Fold-over opening top access | ||
External Pockets | Secure-zip front 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 | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | ||
Water Bottle | Expandable water bottle pocket | Yes | |
Handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
Travel Features | Expandable | Expandable water bottle pocket | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
The North Face's Casual Backpack is a Mens backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.
The The North Face Casual Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.01 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.4 x 15.8 x 5.9. It's made of Polyester, cotton and is available in Black 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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