The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the LOCALLION Sports Running Hydration Pack is that the Recon Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys) while the Sports Running Hydration Pack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | LOCALLION |
Name | Recon Backpack | Sports Running Hydration Pack | |
Category | Sports | Sports | |
Sub Category | Running | Running | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 18L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19.25 x 13 x 7 | 9.8 x 17 x 5.1 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 0.6 | |
Fabric | Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish | Nylon | |
Color | 20+ colors and patterns | 6 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | July 12, 2012 | March 2, 2020 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.4 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps | Adjustable mesh shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Adjustable chest strap with whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | Adjustable waist band | |
Zippers | Top quality zippers | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | 1 zipped front pocket, 2 side pockets, and Helmet net pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Internal hydration sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys | ||
Lightweight | Yes | ||
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 | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel | |
Ventilated Back | Mesh and poriferous EVA design on the back | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflective accents | Reflective band | |
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes |
The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running features while LOCALLION 's Sports Running Hydration Pack is a Sports backpack with Running features.
The The North Face Recon Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.25 x 13 x 7. It's made of Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish and is available in 20+ colors and patterns in comparison the LOCALLION Sports Running Hydration Pack's capacity is 18L with a size of 9.8 x 17 x 5.1 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 0.6 pounds and is available in 6 colors and patterns.
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