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.
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 |
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.
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