The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Crestone Backpack

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.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Crestone Backpack - Front View
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

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


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.