The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Recon Backpack
Category School Sports
Sub Category Laptop Running
Capacity (L) 30L 30L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) 2 2
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022 July 12, 2012
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt 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, 2 zipped front pockets 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 Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
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

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The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running 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 Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.