The North Face Womens Electra Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

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.

The North Face Womens Electra Backpack Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Electra Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Womens School
Sub Category Commuter Laptop
Capacity (L) 12L 30L
Dimensions (in) 20 x 14 x 2 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 0.5 2
Fabric 300D Polyester Heather 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 6 colors and patterns ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $75 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific breathable mesh shoulder straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Hideaway sternum strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant coating
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
External Pockets Stretch-mesh front pocket, top pocket and 1 side pocket 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 pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Hidden lash points on front panel
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Tablet Sleeve Fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Women-specific back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden zippered side pocket
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

You're currently comparing the Womens Electra Backpack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Womens Electra Backpack is a Womens backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop 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 ‎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.