The North Face Recon Backpack vs Jansport Big Campus Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the Jansport Big Campus Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Big Campus Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Jansport Big Campus Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Jansport
Name Recon Backpack Big Campus Backpack
Category School School
Sub Category Laptop Laptop
Capacity (L) 30L 34L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 17.5 x 13 x 10
Weight (lb) 2 1.8
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 100% Polyester
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022 March 22, 2019
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Ergonomic S-curve 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 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, 3 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 Dual main compartment with multi-pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Web haul handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated 15" padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Big Campus Backpack by Jansport .


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Jansport 's Big Campus 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 Jansport Big Campus Backpack's capacity is 34L with a size of 17.5 x 13 x 10 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 1.8 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .