The North Face Recon Backpack vs Herschel Buckingham Backpack

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.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Herschel Buckingham Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Buckingham Backpack by Herschel .


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.