The North Face Recon Backpack vs Kaukko 15.6" Laptop Backpack

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

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Kaukko Laptop Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Kaukko
Name Recon Backpack 15.6" Laptop Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 30L 22L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 18.5 x 6.69 x 10.63
Weight (lb) 2 2.6
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 600D Polyester
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black 40+ colors and patterns
Warranty Kaukko 6 Months Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022 May 13, 2015
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Contoured, thick padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent material
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab Branded zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Top opening style with drawcord closure and flap
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, 1 zipped front pocket 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
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Soft padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15.6"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
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 15.6" Laptop Backpack by Kaukko .


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Kaukko 's 15.6" 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 Kaukko 15.6" Laptop Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 18.5 x 6.69 x 10.63 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.6 pounds and is available in 40+ colors and patterns.