The North Face Recon Backpack vs Adidas Excel 6 Backpack

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.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Adidas Excel 6 Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Excel 6 Backpack by Adidas .


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.