The North Face Proprius 50 Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Proprius 50 Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Proprius 50 Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Flap with buckle) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Proprius 50 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Proprius 50 Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Ski School
Sub Category Backpacking Laptop
Capacity (L) 50L 30L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 2.84 2
Fabric 70D nylon 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Warranty Lifetime
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.5 4.8
Price Under $200 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 Adjustable waist strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle
External Pockets Insulated water bottle Ice-axe carry with covered tip Detachable top lid 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
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Ski carry
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry back panel
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Proprius 50 Backpack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Proprius 50 Backpack is a Ski backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The The North Face Proprius 50 Backpack has a capacity of 50L (liters), weighs 2.84 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are . It's made of 70D 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.