The main difference between the The North Face Explore Fusebox Daypack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Explore Fusebox Daypack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant material) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Explore Fusebox Daypack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Daypack | School | |
Sub Category | Commuter | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 26L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12.5 x 7.5 x 18.5 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.4 | 2 | |
Fabric | 900D Polyester | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | 5 colors and patterns | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | June 25, 2020 | July 29, 2022 | |
Rating | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | 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 | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellant material | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | ||
Main Compartment Access | Top loading access | ||
External 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 | Internal zippered mesh compartment | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | |
Water Bottle | No | Yes | |
Handles | Two webbing tote handles with metal snap | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Daisy chains | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | x | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
The North Face 's Explore Fusebox Daypack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.
The The North Face Explore Fusebox Daypack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 2.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.5 x 7.5 x 18.5. It's made of 900D Polyester and is available in 5 colors and patterns 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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