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 Main Compartment Access (Normal top two way zip access) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Fall Line Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Motorcycle | School | |
Sub Category | Backpacking | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 7.48 x 13.78 x 19.69 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.31 | 2 | |
Fabric | 400D Nylon | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | Black | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Shoulder-strap webbing create 360 degrees of reflectivity | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | Removable waist belt | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with plastic pulls | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip 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 | 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 organisation with a fleece-lined media pocket, secure zipped pocket and elastic webbing for cord management | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | |
Side Pockets | 2 mesh side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded, fleece-lined laptop sleeve in the main compartment helps protect laptop from bumps and falls | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve located in the main compartment for quick access | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded mesh back panel | |
Reflective Safety Strips | Light reflection detailing helps you stay visible in low-light conditions | ||
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
The North Face's Fall Line Backpack is a Motorcycle backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop 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 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.