The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Other Features (Women-specific version available) while the Basin 24 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Recon Backpack | Basin 24 Backpack | |
Category | School | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Outdoor | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 1.7 | |
Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | Recycled nylon ripstop | |
Color | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | Banff Blue - Aviator Navy | |
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 |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | Adjustable hip belt | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | 2 way string zipper holder | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped 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, | External stash pockets, water bottle pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | Large main compartment | |
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | Web haul handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Two-point trekking-pole attachment | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | 1 laptop sleeve | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel | |
Rain Cover | Concealed rain cover | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration sleeve | |
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 Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking 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 Basin 24 Backpack's capacity is with a size of 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 inches. Constructed from Recycled nylon ripstop it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in Banff Blue - Aviator Navy.
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