The North Face Casual Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

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.

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

You're currently comparing the Casual Backpack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


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.