The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Basin 24 Backpack

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.

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

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


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.