The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Womens School
Sub Category Travel Laptop
Capacity (L) 27L 30L
Dimensions (in) 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 2.3 2
Fabric 100% Polyester 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 3 Colors and patterns ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8
Price Under $125 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 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
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack has a capacity of 27L (liters), weighs 2.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 3 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.