The main difference between the The North Face Fall Line Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Fall Line Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with plastic pulls) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Fall Line Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Motorcycle | Sports | |
Sub Category | Backpacking | Running | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 7.48 x 13.78 x 19.69 | 19.25 x 13 x 7 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.31 | 2 | |
Fabric | 400D Nylon | Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish | |
Color | Black | 20+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | July 12, 2012 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Shoulder-strap webbing create 360 degrees of reflectivity | Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | Removable waist belt | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with plastic pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | Front pocket with stretch side panels for additional volume, Reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses or electronics, Two opaque stretch-mesh side pockets discreetly hold their contents | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Internal organisation with a fleece-lined media pocket, secure zipped pocket and elastic webbing for cord management | ||
Side Pockets | 2 mesh side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | Padded top grab 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, fleece-lined laptop sleeve in the main compartment helps protect laptop from bumps and falls | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve located in the main compartment for quick access | Padded tablet sleeve | |
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded mesh back panel | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel |
Reflective Safety Strips | Light reflection detailing helps you stay visible in low-light conditions | 360-degree reflective accents |
The North Face's Fall Line Backpack is a Motorcycle backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running features.
The The North Face Fall Line Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2.31 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 7.48 x 13.78 x 19.69. It's made of 400D Nylon and is available in Black in comparison the The North Face Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.