The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Womens Vault Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Womens Vault Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Recon Backpack | Womens Vault Backpack | |
Category | Sports | Womens | |
Sub Category | Running | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 28L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19.25 x 13 x 7 | 19.25 x 13.25 x 7.5 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 1 | |
Fabric | Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish | 1200D Polyester | |
Color | 20+ colors and patterns | 30+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | July 12, 2012 | August 15, 2014 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps | Women-specific contoured shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pokcets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top grab handle | Padded top haul handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment | Floating padded sleeve fits up to 15" laptop |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | Front utility pocket with organizer | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel |
Ergonomic | Ergonomic design | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflective accents | 360-degree reflectivity |
The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running features while The North Face 's Womens Vault Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday 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 The North Face Womens Vault Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19.25 x 13.25 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from 1200D Polyester it weighs 1 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .
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