The North Face Recon Backpack vs Hurley Patrol Printed Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the Hurley Patrol Printed Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Patrol Printed Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Hurley Patrol Printed Backpack Front Vieww
Specs Brand The North Face Hurley
Name Recon Backpack Patrol Printed Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 19.5 x 15 x 3
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Polyester
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black White/Black
Warranty Hurley 1 Year Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8 4.9
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable chest 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, 2 zipped front 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 Large main compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 16"
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Patrol Printed Backpack by Hurley.


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Hurley's Patrol Printed 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 Hurley Patrol Printed Backpack's capacity is with a size of 19.5 x 15 x 3 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in White/Black.