The North Face Womens Recon Backpack vs Roxy Womens Shadow Swell Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack and the Roxy Womens Shadow Swell Backpack is that the Womens Recon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Womens Shadow Swell Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
Roxy Womens Shadow Swell Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Roxy
Name Womens Recon Backpack Womens Shadow Swell Backpack
Category Womens Womens
Sub Category Laptop Laptop
Capacity (L) 30L 23L
Dimensions (in) 19.25 x 13 x 7 15.7 x 13.5 x 1
Weight (lb) 2 1.15
Fabric Polyester and Nylon Polyester
Color 30+ colors and patterns 14 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front and 2 side pockets 2 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pocket can fit water bottle or umbrella
Water Bottle Yes 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 laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front pocket with organization panel
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Womens Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Shadow Swell Backpack by Roxy.


The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features while Roxy's Womens Shadow Swell 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 Roxy Womens Shadow Swell Backpack's capacity is 23L with a size of 15.7 x 13.5 x 1 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 1.15 pounds and is available in 14 Colors and patterns.