The main difference between the The North Face Top Loader Daypack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Top Loader Daypack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-repellent finish) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Top Loader Daypack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Daypack | School | |
Sub Category | Commuter | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 10.24 x 4.13 x 14.37 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.0 | 2 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | 2 colors and patterns | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | May 16, 2019 | July 29, 2022 | |
Rating | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $75 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-repellent finish | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | ||
Main Compartment Access | Top loading access | ||
External Pockets | Invisible top zipped 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 | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | ||
Water Bottle | No | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Leather patch, bike-light loop | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 13" | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
The North Face 's Top Loader 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 Top Loader Daypack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 1.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 10.24 x 4.13 x 14.37. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 2 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.
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