The main difference between the The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Womens Borealis Backpack has Compression Straps (External side compression straps) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Womens Borealis Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Womens | Sports | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Running | |
Capacity (L) | 27L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 | 19.25 x 13 x 7 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 2 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo | Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish | |
Color | 30+ colors and patterns | 20+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | July 12, 2012 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Women-specific contoured shoulder straps | Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | Removable waist belt | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top grab handle | Padded top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses | Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Highly protective 15" laptop compartment | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | |
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | Front utility pocket with organizer | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External side compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel |
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflective accents |
The North Face 's Womens Borealis Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running features.
The The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack has a capacity of 27L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75. It's made of 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo and is available in 30+ 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.
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