The North Face Recon Backpack vs Wenger Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the Wenger Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Wenger Synergy Laptop Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Wenger
Name Recon Backpack Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 30L 26L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 14 x 12 x 19
Weight (lb) 2 3.3
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Polyester
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black Black, Grey
Warranty Wenger 3 Year Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022 March 7, 2005
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps Contoured shock-absorbing shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap 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, 4 zipped front pockets and 4 side pockets
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve Muti-pockets in the main compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle, umbrella, and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Reinforced soft-grip grab handle
Loops and Attachments D-ring
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Triple protect padded compartment fits up to a 16'' laptop
Tablet Sleeve Triple protect padded tablet compartment
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Base / Bottom CaseBase stabilizing platform
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Heavily padded back panel
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Ventilated Back Airflow back panels
Anti Theft Features RFID Blocking RFID pockets
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack by Wenger .


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while Wenger 's Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School 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 Wenger Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack 's capacity is 26L with a size of 14 x 12 x 19 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in Black, Grey .