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.
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 |
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.
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