The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Crestone Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Crestone Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Recon Backpack | Crestone Backpack | |
Category | School | Daypack | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Outdoor | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 27.5L | |
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 18.13 x 11 x 8.25 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 1 | |
Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | ||
Color | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black | |
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps | J shape - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap with 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, | 2 side slip in pockets, 1 front zip pocket, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top | |
Internal Compartments | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | Laptop sleeve, simplified organization in front pocket, tablet sleeve and key fob | |
Side Pockets | 2 slip-in side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | Two webbing top handles | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded and protective 15" laptop sleeve | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel | |
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 Crestone Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Outdoor 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 Crestone Backpack's capacity is 27.5L with a size of 18.13 x 11 x 8.25 inches. Constructed from it weighs 1 pounds and is available in Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black.
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