The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab) while the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Womens Borealis 27L Backpack
Category School Womens
Sub Category Laptop Travel
Capacity (L) 30L 27L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11
Weight (lb) 2 2.3
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 100% Polyester
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black 3 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
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 Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel 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 Womens Borealis 27L Backpack 's capacity is 27L with a size of 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 2.3 pounds and is available in 3 Colors and patterns.