The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the High Sierra Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | High Sierra |
Name | Recon Backpack | Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack | |
Category | School | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | School | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 45L | |
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 20. x 15. x 9.5 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 2.4 | |
Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 1000D Polyester Ripstop | |
Color | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | 6 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $75 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps | Articulated S-shaped mesh padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Adjustable sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | ||
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, | Multiple exterior 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 | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Daisy chains, front hook | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Fully-padded cushion zone fits laptop up to 15" | |
Tablet Sleeve | Dedicated padded Tech Spot tablet sleeve | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while High Sierra 's Access 2.0 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 High Sierra Access 2.0 Laptop Backpack's capacity is 45L with a size of 20. x 15. x 9.5 inches. Constructed from 1000D Polyester Ripstop it weighs 2.4 pounds and is available in 6 colors and patterns.
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