The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack vs The North Face Womens Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack and the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack is that the Hydra 26L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Womens Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Hydra 26L Backpack Womens Recon Backpack
Category Hiking Womens
Sub Category Backpacking Laptop
Capacity (L) 26L 30L
Dimensions (in) 24 x 15 x 5 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) 2 2
Fabric 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. Polyester and Nylon
Color Goblin Blue/Beta Blue 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty Lifetime The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 1 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Women-specific contoured shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers 2 zipped front and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top handle
Loops and Attachments Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Integrated hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Hydra 26L Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Recon Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's Hydra 26L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features.

The The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 24 x 15 x 5. It's made of 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. and is available in Goblin Blue/Beta Blue in comparison the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Polyester and Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .