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.
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 |
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.
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