The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the Adidas Excel 6 Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Excel 6 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Adidas |
Name | Recon Backpack | Excel 6 Backpack | |
Category | School | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | School | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 40L | |
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 14.5 x 13 x 20.5 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 1.4 | |
Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 100% Polyester | |
Color | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | 15 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Adidas Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $75 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps | Loadspring padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | ||
External Pockets | Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys. Two durable, external water bottle pockets can easily double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side. Two side compression webbing straps. Bottom compression. Webbing daisy chain offers lash points, stretch-mesh pocket, | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Webbing loops | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop pocket fits up to 15" | |
Tablet Sleeve | Tablet pocket | ||
Organizer Pocket | Internal organizer | ||
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Adidas 's Excel 6 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features.
The The North Face Recon Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 6 x 6 x 2. It's made of 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish and is available in Cone Orange/Tnf Black in comparison the Adidas Excel 6 Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 14.5 x 13 x 20.5 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 1.4 pounds and is available in 15 colors and patterns.
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