The North Face Top Loader Daypack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

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.

The North Face Top Loader Daypack Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Top Loader Daypack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


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.