The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Women's Isabella Backpack

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

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Women's Isabella Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Women's Isabella Backpack
Category School Womens
Sub Category Laptop Laptop
Capacity (L) 30L 17L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 11.5 x 8.25 x 19
Weight (lb) 2 1.2
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 300D Heathered Polyester
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black 9 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022 April 1, 2020
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Women-specific 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 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, 1 top, 1 front, and 1 zipped 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 Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Hidden lash points on front
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Fleece-lined laptop/tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Internal organization pocket with a media pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Women-specific back panel
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Isabella Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Women's Isabella Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop 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 Women's Isabella Backpack's capacity is 17L with a size of 11.5 x 8.25 x 19 inches. Constructed from 300D Heathered Polyester it weighs 1.2 pounds and is available in 9 colors and patterns.