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.
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 |
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.
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