The North Face Crestone Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Crestone Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Crestone Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal top two way zip access) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Crestone Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Crestone Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Daypack School
Sub Category Outdoor Laptop
Capacity (L) 27.5L 30L
Dimensions (in) 18.13 x 11 x 8.25 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 1 2
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle 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 2 side slip in pockets, 1 front zip pocket, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top 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, simplified organization in front pocket, tablet sleeve and key fob Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded and protective 15" laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

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


The North Face's Crestone Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The The North Face Crestone Backpack has a capacity of 27.5L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.13 x 11 x 8.25. It's made of and is available in Mild Grey Heather/TNF 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.