The North Face Womens Recon Backpack vs Kipling Curtis Extra Large 17" Laptop Backpack

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.

The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
Kipling Curtis Extra Large 17_ Laptop Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Womens Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Curtis Extra Large 17" Laptop Backpack by Kipling.


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.