The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the Columbia Unisex PFG Zigzag 22L Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Unisex PFG Zigzag 22L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Columbia |
Name | Recon Backpack | Unisex PFG Zigzag 22L Backpack | |
Category | School | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | School | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 22L | |
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 18 x 13.5 x 1 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | ||
Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 100% Polyester | |
Color | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | 8 Colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps | Adjustable 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, | 1 front zipped pocket and 1 side pocket | |
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 | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" | |
Tablet Sleeve | Front organizer pocket | ||
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Flat padded bottom panel | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Columbia 's Unisex PFG Zigzag 22L 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 Columbia Unisex PFG Zigzag 22L Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 18 x 13.5 x 1 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in 8 Colors and patterns.
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