The North Face Recon Backpack vs Eddie Bauer Skylar Backpack

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

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Eddie Bauer Skylar Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Eddie Bauer
Name Recon Backpack Skylar Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 30L 20L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 17 x 11.5 x 7
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 100% recycled nylon
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black Black
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $150
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
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab Nylon zipper with metal and 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, 4 external pockets
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve Laptop sleeve,
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptop
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 Skylar Backpack by Eddie Bauer .


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Eddie Bauer 's Skylar 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 Eddie Bauer Skylar Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 17 x 11.5 x 7 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Black.