The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Womens Electra Backpack

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

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Womens Electra Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Womens Electra Backpack
Category School Womens
Sub Category Laptop Commuter
Capacity (L) 30L 12L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 20 x 14 x 2
Weight (lb) 2 0.5
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 300D Polyester Heather
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black 6 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022 August 15, 2014
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Women-specific breathable mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Hideaway sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant coating
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, Stretch-mesh front pocket, top pocket and 1 side pocket
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Hidden lash points on front panel
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Tablet Sleeve Fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Women-specific back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden zippered side pocket
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

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


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Womens Electra Backpack is a Womens backpack with Commuter 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 Electra Backpack's capacity is 12L with a size of 20 x 14 x 2 inches. Constructed from 300D Polyester Heather it weighs 0.5 pounds and is available in 6 colors and patterns.