The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face 70 Guide Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face 70 Guide Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the 70 Guide Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face 70 Guide Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack 70 Guide Backpack
Category School Drawstring
Sub Category Laptop Commuter
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 21 x 13 x 6
Weight (lb) 2 1.74
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Leather
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black Carafe Green
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8 5
Price Under $150 Under $200
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
Main Compartment Access Fold-over opening
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,
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the 70 Guide Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's 70 Guide Backpack is a Drawstring backpack with Commuter 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 The North Face 70 Guide Backpack's capacity is with a size of 21 x 13 x 6 inches. Constructed from Leather it weighs 1.74 pounds and is available in Carafe Green.