The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack
The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Explore Haulaback Backpack does not.
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| Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
| Name | Recon Backpack | Explore Haulaback Backpack | |
| Category | School | Backpacking | |
| Sub Category | Laptop | Hiking | |
| Capacity (L) | 30L | 43.5L | |
| Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 | |
| Weight (lb) | 2 | 3.34 | |
| Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish | |
| Color | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | Peak Purple/Tnf Black | |
| Warranty | Lifetime | ||
| Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
| Rating | 4.8 | 5 | |
| Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
| General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps | Padded shoulder straps |
| 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 | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
| Main Compartment Access | Zippered opening at the top and side for easy 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, | ||
| Internal Compartments | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | Laptop compartment | |
| Water Bottle | Yes | ||
| Handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | Four padded webbing handles | |
| Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
| Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Dedicated zip bottom | |
| Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded flat back panel | |
| Gym / Sports Features | Laundry Pocket | Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate | |
| Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available | |
You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face.
The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Explore Haulaback Backpack's capacity is 43.5L with a size of 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 inches. Constructed from 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish it weighs 3.34 pounds and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black.
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