The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant finish) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Recon Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Laptop Sports
Sub Category Everyday Running
Capacity (L) 31L 30L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) 2.7 2
Fabric 600D Polyester Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color 15+ colors and patterns 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 July 12, 2012
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running features.

The The North Face Women's Surge Backpack has a capacity of 31L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 7 x 20. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 15+ colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.