The North Face Womens Recon Backpack vs The North Face Berkeley Backpack

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

The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Recon Backpack Berkeley Backpack
Category Womens Daypack
Sub Category Laptop Commuter
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) 19.25 x 13 x 7 6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 2 1.45
Fabric Polyester and Nylon 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish.
Color 30+ colors and patterns Tnf Black/Mineral Gold
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 zipped front and 2 side pockets 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Top grab nylon 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; 16" laptop
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 Berkeley Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter 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 The North Face Berkeley Backpack's capacity is with a size of 6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. it weighs 1.45 pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold.