The main difference between the The North Face Generator Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Generator Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Generator Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Outdoor | Sports | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Running | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 | 19.25 x 13 x 7 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 2 | |
Fabric | 210D Cordura nylon | Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish | |
Color | Tnf Red/Asphalt | 20+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | July 12, 2012 | ||
Rating | 4.3 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded 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 | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket | ||
Side Pockets | 2 mesh side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle | 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 | Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | |
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded mesh back panel | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel |
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflective accents |
The North Face's Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack features while The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running features.
The The North Face Generator Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5. It's made of 210D Cordura nylon and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt 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.
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