The North Face Flyweight Pack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Flyweight Pack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Flyweight Pack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant finish) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Flyweight Pack Front View
The North Face Recon Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Flyweight Pack Recon Backpack
Category Daypack Sports
Sub Category Travel Running
Capacity (L) 17L 30L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 10.5 x 7.5 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) 0.4 2
Fabric Nylon With Cordura Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color 4 colors and patterns 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 13, 2019 July 12, 2012
Rating 4.4 4.8
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable-mesh shoulder straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped back pocket, 1 front and 2 side pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles 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 Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Packable / Foldable Easily packs into its own secure-zip pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

You're currently comparing the Flyweight Pack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face 's Flyweight Pack is a Daypack backpack with Travel features while The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running features.

The The North Face Flyweight Pack has a capacity of 17L (liters), weighs 0.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 10.5 x 7.5. It's made of Nylon With Cordura and is available in 4 colors and patterns 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.