The North Face Recon Backpack vs BRINCH 15.6" Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the BRINCH 15.6" Laptop Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the 15.6" Laptop Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
BRINCH Laptop Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face BRINCH
Name Recon Backpack 15.6" Laptop Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 30L 22L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 11 x 7.8 x 15.7
Weight (lb) 2 1.7
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Durable Nylon
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black 10+ colors and patterns
Release Date July 29, 2022 June 23, 2019
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Adjustable padded wide shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
Main Compartment Access Top 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, 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve 2 inner pockets in the main compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle or small accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Dual tote handle with lock button
USB Charger Built-in USB charger
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 15.6 inches
Tablet Sleeve Tablet compartment
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage attachment panel secures it to a roller bag
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the 15.6" Laptop Backpack by BRINCH .


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while BRINCH 's 15.6" Laptop 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 BRINCH 15.6" Laptop Backpack 's capacity is 22L with a size of 11 x 7.8 x 15.7 inches. Constructed from Durable Nylon it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in 10+ colors and patterns.