The North Face Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Flap with buckle) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Travel School
Sub Category Daypack Laptop
Capacity (L) 30L 30L
Dimensions (in) 19.7 x 10.8 x 9.3 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric 600D polyester, 900D polyester, TPE PVC coating, 210D nylon 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8
Price Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle
External Pockets 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 Two stuff pockets Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Custom-molded lash points, metal hooks
Travel Features Compression Straps Compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack is a Travel backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The The North Face Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.7 x 10.8 x 9.3. It's made of 600D polyester, 900D polyester, TPE PVC coating, 210D nylon and is available in 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.