The North Face Small Explore Fusebox Daypack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Small Explore Fusebox Daypack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Small Explore Fusebox Daypack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant finish) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Small Explore Fusebox Daypack Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Small Explore Fusebox Daypack Recon Backpack
Category Daypack School
Sub Category Commuter Laptop
Capacity (L) 14L 30L
Dimensions (in) 9.5 x 6.5 x 15.5 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 1.6 2
Fabric 900D Polyester 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 10 colors and patterns ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date June 25, 2020 July 29, 2022
Rating 4.6 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
Main Compartment Access Top zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped back pocket 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,
Internal Compartments Top lid with internal zippered mesh compartment Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Two webbing tote handles with metal snap Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Fleece-lined laptop sleeve
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Small Explore Fusebox Daypack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Small Explore Fusebox Daypack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The The North Face Small Explore Fusebox Daypack has a capacity of 14L (liters), weighs 1.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 9.5 x 6.5 x 15.5. It's made of 900D Polyester and is available in 10 colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of ‎6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black.