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.
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 |
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.
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