The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack
The main difference between the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Explore Haulaback Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access) while the Recon Backpack does not.
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| Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
| Name | Explore Haulaback Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
| Category | Backpacking | School | |
| Sub Category | Hiking | Laptop | |
| Capacity (L) | 43.5L | 30L | |
| Dimensions (in) | 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
| Weight (lb) | 3.34 | 2 | |
| Fabric | 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
| Color | Peak Purple/Tnf Black | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
| Warranty | Lifetime | ||
| Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
| Rating | 5 | 4.8 | |
| Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
| General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | 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 string pulls | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | |
| Main Compartment Access | Zippered opening at the top and side for easy 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 | Laptop compartment | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | |
| Water Bottle | Yes | ||
| Handles | Four padded webbing handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
| Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
| Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Dedicated zip bottom | |
| Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded flat back panel | |
| Gym / Sports Features | Laundry Pocket | Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate | |
| Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available | |
You're currently comparing the Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.
The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.
The The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack has a capacity of 43.5L (liters), weighs 3.34 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 1.5 x 11 x 23.5. It's made of 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish and is available in Peak Purple/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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