The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Base Camp Small Duffel is that the Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Base Camp Small Duffel does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Recon Backpack | Base Camp Small Duffel | |
Category | School | Travel | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Outdoor | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 50L | |
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 13 x 21 x 13 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 2.0 | |
Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 1000D Phthalate-Free, Recycled PVC | |
Color | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | April 13, 2018 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $225 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps | Detachable, adjustable, alpine-cut shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Non-PFC durable water-repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | D-zip opening with a weather resistant flap | |
Main Compartment Access | Main compartment has a secure-zip mesh pocket and an end-cap mesh sleeve pocket for more organization | ||
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 | No | |
Handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | Two padded side handles | |
Convertible | Yes | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
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 Base Camp Small Duffel is a Travel backpack with Outdoor 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 Base Camp Small Duffel's capacity is 50L with a size of 13 x 21 x 13 inches. Constructed from 1000D Phthalate-Free, Recycled PVC it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.
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