The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the Salomon Advance Skin 5 is that the Recon Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Advance Skin 5 does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Salomon |
Name | Recon Backpack | Advance Skin 5 | |
Category | Sports | Sports | |
Sub Category | Running | Running | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 5L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19.25 x 13 x 7 | 15 x 8 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 0.5 | |
Fabric | Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish | 100% Polyester | |
Color | 20+ colors and patterns | 4 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | Salomon Limited Warranty | |
Release Date | July 12, 2012 | February 9, 2021 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 5.0 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps | Snug fit shoulder vest |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | ||
External Pockets | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | 2 zipped pockets and 2 bottle pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded 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 | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel | |
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflective accents | Reflective detailing | |
Other Features | Other Features | Integrated soft flasks, sensifit construction |
The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running features while Salomon 's Advance Skin 5 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 Salomon Advance Skin 5's capacity is 5L with a size of 15 x 8 x 2 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 0.5 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.
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