The North Face Cryptic Backpack vs The North Face Womens Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Cryptic Backpack and the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack is that the Cryptic Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant finish) while the Womens Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Cryptic Backpack Front View
The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Cryptic Backpack Womens Recon Backpack
Category Daypack Womens
Sub Category Laptop Laptop
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 Polyester and Nylon
Color 8 colors and patterns 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 16, 2021
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent™ custom molded shoulder straps Women-specific contoured 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 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 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
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
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 reflectivity

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


The North Face 's Cryptic Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop 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 Womens Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Polyester and Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .