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.
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 |
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.
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