The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Digital Student Laptop Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | JanSport |
Name | Recon Backpack | Digital Student Laptop Backpack | |
Category | School | School | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 38L | |
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 17.5 x 13 x 10 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 1.5 | |
Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 600 Denier Polyester | |
Color | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | 4 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
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, | Dedicated external cord storage pocket, 3 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 | Two large main compartments | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | Top web haul handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Removable 15" laptop sleeve fits into a dedicated laptop compartment | |
Tablet Sleeve | Easy access external tablet pocket fits up to a 10" tablet | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Fully 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 JanSport 's Digital Student Laptop 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 Digital Student Laptop Backpack's capacity is 38L with a size of 17.5 x 13 x 10 inches. Constructed from 600 Denier Polyester it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.
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