The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Jester Backpack

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

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Jester Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Jester Backpack
Category School Mens
Sub Category Laptop Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L 27.5
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 11 x 8.25 x 18.13
Weight (lb) 2 1.1
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 100% Polyester
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black 40+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022 August 1, 2011
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Yoke built and flexible shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
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 front pocket 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 Two webbing top handles
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

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


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Jester Backpack is a Mens backpack with Everyday 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 Jester Backpack's capacity is 27.5 with a size of 11 x 8.25 x 18.13 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 1.1 pounds and is available in 40+ colors and patterns .