The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack vs The North Face Womens Recon Backpack

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.

The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
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

You're currently comparing the Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face against the Womens 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 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 .