The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Fall Line Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Other Features (Women-specific version available) while the Fall Line Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Recon Backpack | Fall Line Backpack | |
Category | School | Motorcycle | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Backpacking | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 7.48 x 13.78 x 19.69 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 2.31 | |
Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | 400D Nylon | |
Color | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | Black | |
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps | Shoulder-strap webbing create 360 degrees of reflectivity |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | Removable waist belt | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | Nylon zipper with plastic 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, | Front pocket with stretch side panels for additional volume, Reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses or electronics, Two opaque stretch-mesh side pockets discreetly hold their contents | |
Internal Compartments | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | Internal organisation with a fleece-lined media pocket, secure zipped pocket and elastic webbing for cord management | |
Side Pockets | 2 mesh side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded, fleece-lined laptop sleeve in the main compartment helps protect laptop from bumps and falls | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve located in the main compartment for quick access | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded mesh back panel | |
Reflective Safety Strips | Light reflection detailing helps you stay visible in low-light conditions | ||
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 Fall Line Backpack is a Motorcycle 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 Fall Line Backpack's capacity is with a size of 7.48 x 13.78 x 19.69 inches. Constructed from 400D Nylon it weighs 2.31 pounds and is available in Black.