The main difference between the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack and the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack is that the Explore Haulaback Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Womens Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Explore Haulaback Backpack | Womens Recon Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Womens | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 43.5L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 | 19.25 x 13 x 7 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.34 | 2 | |
Fabric | 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish | Polyester and Nylon | |
Color | Peak Purple/Tnf Black | 30+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Lifetime | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | |
Rating | 5 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Women-specific contoured shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 2 zipped front and 2 side pockets | ||
Internal Compartments | Laptop compartment | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Four padded webbing handles | Padded top handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Base / Bottom | Dedicated zip bottom | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded flat back panel | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel |
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflectivity | ||
Gym / Sports Features | Laundry Pocket | Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate |
The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens 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 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 .
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