The North Face Fall Line Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

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.

The North Face Fall Line Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Fall Line Backpack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


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.