The main difference between the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack and the Kipling Curtis Extra Large 17" Laptop Backpack is that the Womens Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Curtis Extra Large 17" Laptop Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Kipling |
Name | Womens Recon Backpack | Curtis Extra Large 17" Laptop Backpack | |
Category | Womens | Womens | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 28L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19.25 x 13 x 7 | 11.75 x 17.25 x 8.25 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 1.17 | |
Fabric | Polyester and Nylon | Nylon | |
Color | 30+ colors and patterns | Air Grey C | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | April 26, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Women-specific contoured shoulder straps | Adjustable backpack straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Zippers | Plastic molded zippers | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal top zip access | |
External Pockets | 2 zipped front and 2 side pockets | 1 small front zip pocket, 1 front bigger pocket | |
Internal Compartments | 17" laptop sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Padded top handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment | Padded |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel | Padded |
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflectivity |
The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features while Kipling's Curtis Extra Large 17" Laptop Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features.
The The North Face Womens Recon Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.25 x 13 x 7. It's made of Polyester and Nylon and is available in 30+ colors and patterns in comparison the Kipling Curtis Extra Large 17" Laptop Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 11.75 x 17.25 x 8.25 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 1.17 pounds and is available in Air Grey C.
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