The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face BTTFB Backpack

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

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face BTTFB Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack BTTFB Backpack
Category School Hiking
Sub Category Laptop Backpacking
Capacity (L) 30L 20L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 19 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 2 1.75
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black Macrofleck Print Green
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Straight - Adjustable and injection-molded-foam shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way 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, Top pocket
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve Laptop sleeve,
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

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


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's BTTFB Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 BTTFB Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 19 x 13 x 4 inches. Constructed from 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating it weighs 1.75 pounds and is available in Macrofleck Print Green.