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

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

The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack Front View
The North Face Recon Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Aurora Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Women's Sports
Sub Category Everyday Running
Capacity (L) 22L 30L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 7.5 x 18 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) 1.7 2
Fabric 300D Heathered Polyester Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color 5 colors and patterns 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 12, 2012
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific shoulder straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Hideaway sternum strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent finish
Main Compartment Access Top zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Top zipped pocket, front and side stretch pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments 2 interior pen pockets
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Fleece-lined laptop compartment Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Women-specific back panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Load Lifters Yes
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

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


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

The The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.5 x 7.5 x 18. It's made of 300D Heathered Polyester and is available in 5 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.