The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Banchee 50 Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Banchee 50 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Banchee 50 Backpack
Category School Backpacking
Sub Category Laptop Hiking
Capacity (L) 30L S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6
Weight (lb) 2 S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black Tnf Black/Aviator Navy
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle
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, 8+ pockets, Two tool keepers, Beaver-tail pocket
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Two stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Lash points
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Full trampoline back panel with FlashDry™
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available The patent-pending Dyno Lite System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack. The Dyno Lite System™ features self-equalizing, on-the-fly, adjustable load lifters.

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Banchee 50 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Banchee 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Banchee 50 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 46L / L/XL - 49L with a size of S/M - 13.8 x 12.2 x 25.6 / L/XL - 13.8 x 12.2 x 27.6 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs S/M - 3 lbs 6.3 oz / L/XL - 3 lbs 9.1 oz pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Aviator Navy.