The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Generator Backpack

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

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Generator Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Generator Backpack
Category School Outdoor
Sub Category Laptop Daypack
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 2 2
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 210D Cordura nylon
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black Tnf Red/Asphalt
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8 4.3
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab Nylon zipper with string and 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, Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back panel
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

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


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack 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 Generator Backpack 's capacity is with a size of 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Cordura nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt.