The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Womens Vault Backpack

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.

The North Face Recon Backpack Front View
The North Face Womens Vault Backpack
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

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Vault Backpack by The North Face .


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 .