The North Face Recon Backpack vs Eastsport All-Purpose College Tech Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the Eastsport All-Purpose College Tech Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the All-Purpose College Tech Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
All-Purpose College Tech Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Eastsport
Name Recon Backpack All-Purpose College Tech Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 18 x 12.5 x 6.75
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black Black
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8
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 Nylon zipper with string, metal and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip 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, 5 external pockets
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve Internal Padded Tech, laptop Storage
Side Pockets 2 Side Hydration Pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top Handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the All-Purpose College Tech Backpack by Eastsport .


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Eastsport 's All-Purpose College Tech 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 Eastsport All-Purpose College Tech Backpack's capacity is with a size of 18 x 12.5 x 6.75 inches. Constructed from it weighs pounds and is available in Black.