The North Face Recon Backpack vs HFSX 15.6" Vintage Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the HFSX 15.6" Vintage Laptop Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the 15.6" Vintage Laptop Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
HFSX Vintage Laptop Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face HFSX
Name Recon Backpack 15.6" Vintage Laptop Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 17 x 13.5 x 7
Weight (lb) 2 1.6
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Polyester
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black 6 colors and patterns
Release Date July 29, 2022 August 16, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $25
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps S-curve padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab Dual metal zippers
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, 2 front zipped pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve 3 open pockets in the main compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle or umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top grab handle
USB Charger Built-in USB charger
Headset Opening Headset hole
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Hidden lock shackle in the side pocket
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the 15.6" Vintage Laptop Backpack by HFSX .


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while HFSX 's 15.6" Vintage Laptop 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 HFSX 15.6" Vintage Laptop Backpack 's capacity is with a size of 17 x 13.5 x 7 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in 6 colors and patterns.