The main difference between the The North Face Generator Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Generator Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal top two way zip access) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Generator Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Outdoor | School | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 2 | |
Fabric | 210D Cordura nylon | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | Tnf Red/Asphalt | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.3 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip 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 | 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 | Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket | 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 | Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded mesh back panel | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
The North Face's Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop 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 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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