The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Tote Pack

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

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Tote Pack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Tote Pack
Category School Womens
Sub Category Laptop Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L 14.5L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 9.84 x 4.33 x 14.56
Weight (lb) 2 1.0
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 600D Recycled Polyester
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black 6 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022 November 19, 2020
Rating 4.8 4.4
Price Under $150 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
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,
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Two webbing tote handles with snap closure
Loops and Attachments Bike-light loop, leather patch
Convertible Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

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


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Tote Pack is a Womens 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 Tote Pack 's capacity is 14.5L with a size of 9.84 x 4.33 x 14.56 inches. Constructed from 600D Recycled Polyester it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 6 colors and patterns.