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.
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 |
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.
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