The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Bozer Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Bozer Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Bozer Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Bozer Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Bozer Backpack
Category School Mini
Sub Category Laptop Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 11.1 x 8.39 x 3.5
Weight (lb) 2 0.5
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 600D recycled polyester
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8 5
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Durable Water-Repellent (DWR)
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab Nylon
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip 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 front slip pocket, 2 side slip-in mesh pockets, 1 back zip pocket
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side slip-in pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Unpadded
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

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


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Bozer Backpack is a Mini backpack with Everyday 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 Bozer Backpack's capacity is with a size of 11.1 x 8.39 x 3.5 inches. Constructed from 600D recycled polyester it weighs 0.5 pounds and is available in .