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.
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 |
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.
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