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.
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 |
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.
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