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

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

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Women's Pivoter Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Women's Pivoter Backpack
Category School Womens
Sub Category Laptop Laptop
Capacity (L) 30L 22.3L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 11 x 8 x 16.75
Weight (lb) 2 1.6
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 1680D Ballistic Nylon
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black 15 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022 July 3, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Flexible yoke built from molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant 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, 2 front 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 Two webbing top handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Women-specific FlexVent™ suspension system; padded back and lumbar panel
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 Women's Pivoter 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 Pivoter 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 Pivoter Backpack's capacity is 22.3L with a size of 11 x 8 x 16.75 inches. Constructed from 1680D Ballistic Nylon it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in 15 colors and patterns.