The North Face Recon Backpack vs Kipling Shelden Backpack

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

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Kipling Shelden Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Kipling
Name Recon Backpack Shelden Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 30L 19L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 12 x 15.5 x 5
Weight (lb) 2 0.99
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Polyester
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black Pearl Teal Metallic
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Straight - adjustable strap
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 Plastic molded zipper with rubber pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip 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, Two side slip pockets, Water bottle pocket
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve Laptop sleeve, two internal slip pockets
Side Pockets Two side slip pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" Laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available With monkey keychain

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Shelden Backpack by Kipling.


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Kipling's Shelden 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 Kipling Shelden Backpack's capacity is 19L with a size of 12 x 15.5 x 5 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 0.99 pounds and is available in Pearl Teal Metallic.