The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Base Camp Small Duffel

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.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Base Camp Duffel - S Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Base Camp Small Duffel by The North Face .


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.