The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

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.

The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Rapidus 30 Backpack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


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.