The main difference between the The North Face Cryptic Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Cryptic Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant finish) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Cryptic Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Daypack | Sports | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Running | |
Capacity (L) | 29L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 13 x 19 x 6 | 19.25 x 13 x 7 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.0 | 2 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester | Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish | |
Color | 8 colors and patterns | 20+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | April 16, 2021 | July 12, 2012 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | FlexVent™ custom molded shoulder straps | Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellant finish | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top handle | Padded top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Front elastic bungee system | Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop compartment | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Comfortable padded mesh back panel and breathable lumbar panel | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel |
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflective accents |
The North Face 's Cryptic Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running features.
The The North Face Cryptic Backpack has a capacity of 29L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 x 19 x 6. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 8 colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.
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