The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Alamere 24 Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Internal Compartments (Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve) while the Alamere 24 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Recon Backpack | Alamere 24 Backpack | |
Category | School | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Backpacking | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 18L | |
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | ||
Weight (lb) | 2 | 1lb 7oz | |
Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | Nylon | |
Color | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | Vintage White/Horizon Red | |
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | ||
Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps | Padded adjustable shoulder straps with multiple clasps to keep it in place. |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Adjustable chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | Adjustable waist strap | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | Nylon zipper with string 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, | Front zipper pockets for other essentials, | |
Internal Compartments | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | |
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 Alamere 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Alamere 24 Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 1lb 7oz pounds and is available in Vintage White/Horizon Red.
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