The main difference between the The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Rapidus 30 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 | Rapidus 30 Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Ski | School | |
Sub Category | Sports | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | ||
Weight (lb) | 2 | ||
Fabric | 10% nylon | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | Bluebird / Turbulence Grey | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | Lifetime | ||
Release Date | June 18, 2019 | July 29, 2022 | |
Rating | 4.8 | ||
Price | Under $150 | 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 U pulls | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | ||
External Pockets | 1 side crampon, 1 side skin, 1 insulated water bottle | 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 | ||
Side Pockets | 1 side slip-in pocket | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Ice-axe carry with covered tip for secure and protected carry | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | FlashDry back panel | |
Baby Features | Insulated Pockets | Insulated water bottle holder | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
The North Face's Rapidus 30 Backpack is a Ski backpack with Sports features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.
The The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are . It's made of 10% nylon and is available in Bluebird / Turbulence Grey 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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