The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Diad Pro 22 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Diad Pro 22 Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Diad Pro 22 Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Diad Pro 22 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Diad Pro 22 Backpack
Category School Hiking
Sub Category Laptop Backpacking
Capacity (L) 30L 22L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 2 0.87
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 210D HT geodesic ripstop nylon
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black Tnf Black
Warranty Lifetime
Release Date July 29, 2022 February 19, 2015
Rating 4.8 5
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle
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, Lid pocket, Two large mesh pockets
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chain
Travel Features Stowable Straps Stowable
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Diad Pro 22 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Diad Pro 22 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Diad Pro 22 Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of inches. Constructed from 210D HT geodesic ripstop nylon it weighs 0.87 pounds and is available in Tnf Black.