The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab) while the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack
Category School Backpacking
Sub Category Laptop Womens
Capacity (L) 30L 55L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2
Weight (lb) 2 3.1
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black 3 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022 November 19, 2020
Rating 4.8 4.9
Price Under $150 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Proprietary OPTIFIT™ suspension system
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Molded hipbelt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
Main Compartment Access Full J-zip 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 zipped front pocket 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 Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Cushy foam and breathable mesh back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame External frame
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking 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 Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Womens 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 Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish it weighs 3.1 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.