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

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab) while the Womens Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Womens Recon Backpack
Category School Womens
Sub Category Laptop Laptop
Capacity (L) 30L 30L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) 2 2
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Polyester and Nylon
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Removable waist belt
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 zipped 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 Padded top handle
Loops and Attachments Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back and breathable 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 Womens Recon Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Womens Recon 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 Womens Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Polyester and Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .