The main difference between the The North Face Womens Electra Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Womens Electra Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-resistant coating) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Womens Electra Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Womens | Sports | |
Sub Category | Commuter | Running | |
Capacity (L) | 12L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 20 x 14 x 2 | 19.25 x 13 x 7 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.5 | 2 | |
Fabric | 300D Polyester Heather | Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish | |
Color | 6 colors and patterns | 20+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | July 12, 2012 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $75 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Women-specific breathable mesh 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-resistant coating | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | ||
External Pockets | Stretch-mesh front pocket, top pocket and 1 side pocket | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pocket can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Hidden lash points on front panel | Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys | |
Lightweight | Yes | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment | |
Tablet Sleeve | Fleece-lined 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 |
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflective accents | ||
Anti Theft Features | Hidden Pocket | Hidden zippered side pocket |
The North Face 's Womens Electra Backpack is a Womens backpack with Commuter features while The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running features.
The The North Face Womens Electra Backpack has a capacity of 12L (liters), weighs 0.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 20 x 14 x 2 . It's made of 300D Polyester Heather and is available in 6 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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