The North Face Recon Backpack vs Nathan Intensity Womens Hydration Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the Nathan Intensity Womens Hydration Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Intensity Womens Hydration Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon Backpack Front View
Nathan Intensity Womens Hydration Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Nathan
Name Recon Backpack Intensity Womens Hydration Backpack
Category Sports Sports
Sub Category Running Running
Capacity (L) 30L 4.4L
Dimensions (in) 19.25 x 13 x 7 13 x 7 x 3
Weight (lb) 2 0.9
Fabric Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish Nylon / Polyester
Color 20+ colors and patterns Very Berry
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 12, 2012 March 11, 2021
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps Breathable wall mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable chest straps
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets Front zipped phone pocket and bottle pocket
Internal Compartments Internal rear stash pocket and key ring clip
Side Pockets 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 Patented 3-way propulsion harness™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents Reflective trims
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes 2L water bladder with bite valve
Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Bounce-free ride for your run or hike, designed specifically to fit the female form

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Intensity Womens Hydration Backpack by Nathan .


The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running features while Nathan 's Intensity Womens Hydration Backpack 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 Nathan Intensity Womens Hydration Backpack's capacity is 4.4L with a size of 13 x 7 x 3 inches. Constructed from Nylon / Polyester it weighs 0.9 pounds and is available in Very Berry.