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.
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 |
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.
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