The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Alamere 24 Backpack

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.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Alamere 24 Backpack
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

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Alamere 24 Backpack by The North Face.


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.