The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Casual Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Casual Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Casual Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Casual Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Casual Backpack
Category School Mens
Sub Category Laptop Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 11.4 x 15.8 x 5.9
Weight (lb) 2 1.01
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Polyester, cotton
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black Black
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps S-shaped curved adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable chest straps
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab Nylon
Main Compartment Access Fold-over opening 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, Secure-zip front pocket
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Water Bottle Yes Expandable water bottle pocket
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Expandable Expandable water bottle pocket
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 Casual Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Casual Backpack is a Mens 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 Casual Backpack's capacity is with a size of 11.4 x 15.8 x 5.9 inches. Constructed from Polyester, cotton it weighs 1.01 pounds and is available in Black.