The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Bozer Cinch Backpack

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

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Bozer Cinch Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Bozer Cinch Backpack
Category School Drawstring
Sub Category Laptop Gym
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 15.98 x 15.43 x 2.76
Weight (lb) 2 0.6
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
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Adjustable, ambidextrous webbing strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-Repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
Main Compartment Access Normal top 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 slip in side pocket, 1 zipped back pocket
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side pocket
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 Cinch Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Bozer Cinch Backpack is a Drawstring backpack with Gym 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 Cinch Backpack's capacity is with a size of 15.98 x 15.43 x 2.76 inches. Constructed from 600D recycled polyester it weighs 0.6 pounds and is available in .