The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Color Block 68 OG Day Pack Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Color Block 68 OG Day Pack Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Color Block 68 OG Day Pack Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Color Block 68 OG Day Pack Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Color Block 68 OG Day Pack Backpack
Category School Daypack
Sub Category Laptop Travel
Capacity (L) 30L 25L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 19 x 14 x 6
Weight (lb) 2 1.22
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Ballistic Nylon plus PU and Acrylic Co Polymer Wax Leather pull tabs
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Straight - adjustable strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Adjustable waist strap
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, 1 front zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Color Block 68 OG Day Pack Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Color Block 68 OG Day Pack Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Travel 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 Color Block 68 OG Day Pack Backpack's capacity is 25L with a size of 19 x 14 x 6 inches. Constructed from Ballistic Nylon plus PU and Acrylic Co Polymer Wax Leather pull tabs it weighs 1.22 pounds and is available in .