The main difference between the The North Face Diad Pro 22 Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Diad Pro 22 Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Flap with buckle) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Diad Pro 22 Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | School | |
Sub Category | Backpacking | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 22L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | ||
Weight (lb) | 0.87 | 2 | |
Fabric | 210D HT geodesic ripstop nylon | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | Tnf Black | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | Lifetime | ||
Release Date | February 19, 2015 | July 29, 2022 | |
Rating | 5 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | ||
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle | ||
External Pockets | Lid pocket, Two large mesh pockets | 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 | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side mesh pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Daisy chain | ||
Travel Features | Stowable Straps | Stowable | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | |
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
The North Face's Diad Pro 22 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.
The The North Face Diad Pro 22 Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 0.87 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are . It's made of 210D HT geodesic ripstop nylon and is available in 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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