The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Flyweight Pack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Flyweight Pack is that the Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Flyweight Pack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Flyweight Pack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Flyweight Pack
Category School Daypack
Sub Category Laptop Travel
Capacity (L) 30L 17L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 17 x 10.5 x 7.5
Weight (lb) 2 0.4
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Nylon With Cordura
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black 4 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022 July 13, 2019
Rating 4.8 4.4
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Breathable-mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped 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, 1 zipped back pocket, 1 front and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Travel Features Packable / Foldable Easily packs into its own secure-zip pocket
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

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


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Flyweight Pack is a Daypack backpack with Travel 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 Flyweight Pack's capacity is 17L with a size of 17 x 10.5 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from Nylon With Cordura it weighs 0.4 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.