The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack
Category School Travel
Sub Category Laptop Daypack
Capacity (L) 30L 30L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 19.7 x 10.8 x 9.3
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 600D polyester, 900D polyester, TPE PVC coating, 210D nylon
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8
Price Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
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 Flap with buckle
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, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve Two stuff pockets
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Custom-molded lash points, metal hooks
Travel Features Compression Straps Compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack is a Travel 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 Homestead Roadtripper 30L Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.7 x 10.8 x 9.3 inches. Constructed from 600D polyester, 900D polyester, TPE PVC coating, 210D nylon it weighs pounds and is available in .