The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the Herschel Buckingham Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Buckingham Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Herschel |
Name | Recon Backpack | Buckingham Backpack | |
Category | School | School | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 33L | |
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 8 x 12.25 x 18.5 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 1.9 | |
Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | Cotton Canvas | |
Color | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | 10+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Herschel Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $125 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps | Contoured 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 | Top loading access with drawcord and flap closure | ||
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 front pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Laptop sleeve fits up to 15" | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Herschel 's Buckingham Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop 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 Herschel Buckingham Backpack's capacity is 33L with a size of 8 x 12.25 x 18.5 inches. Constructed from Cotton Canvas it weighs 1.9 pounds and is available in 10+ colors and patterns.
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