The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Borealis Backpack
The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Borealis Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab) while the Borealis Backpack does not.
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| Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
| Name | Recon Backpack | Borealis Backpack | |
| Category | School | Laptop | |
| Sub Category | Laptop | School | |
| Capacity (L) | 30L | 28L | |
| Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 | |
| Weight (lb) | 2 | 2 | |
| Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo | |
| Color | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | 30+ colors and patterns | |
| Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
| Release Date | July 29, 2022 | December 11, 2013 | |
| Rating | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
| Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
| General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps | Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps |
| Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
| Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | Removable waist belt | |
| Zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | ||
| 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, | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | |
| Internal Compartments | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | ||
| Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | ||
| Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
| Handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | Padded top grab handle | |
| Loops and Attachments | Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses | ||
| Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment | |
| Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | ||
| Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
| Travel Features | Carry-on Size Compliant | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel | |
| Hiking / Backpacking Features | Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflective accents | |
| Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available | |
You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Borealis Backpack by The North Face .
The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School 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 Borealis Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .
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