The North Face Recon Backpack vs Vaschy Vintage School Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the Vaschy Vintage School Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Vintage School Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Vaschy Vintage School Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face Vaschy
Name Recon Backpack Vintage School Backpack
Category School School
Sub Category Laptop Laptop
Capacity (L) 30L 18.5L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 11.5 x 15.7 x 6.3
Weight (lb) 2 1.5
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Soft Durable Vinylon Fabric
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black 9 colors and patterns
Warranty Vaschy 1 Year Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022 May 7, 2019
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Adjustable air mesh padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
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, Front zipped pocket with flap, back 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 Multiple interior pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Dual tote grab handle with lock button
Convertible Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15.6"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with key clip
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable breathable back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Anti-theft back pocket
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Vintage School Backpack by Vaschy .


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Vaschy 's Vintage School Backpack is a School 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 Vaschy Vintage School Backpack's capacity is 18.5L with a size of 11.5 x 15.7 x 6.3 inches. Constructed from Soft Durable Vinylon Fabric it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in 9 colors and patterns.