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 School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Flyweight Pack Recon Backpack
Category Daypack School
Sub Category Travel Laptop
Capacity (L) 17L 30L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 10.5 x 7.5 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 0.4 2
Fabric Nylon With Cordura 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 4 colors and patterns ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 13, 2019 July 29, 2022
Rating 4.4 4.8
Price Under $50 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable-mesh shoulder straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped back pocket, 1 front and 2 side pockets 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 Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Travel Features Packable / Foldable Easily packs into its own secure-zip pocket
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

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 School backpack with Laptop 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 ‎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.