The main difference between the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack and the The North Face Borealis Backpack is that the Womens Recon Backpack has Compression Straps (External compression straps) while the Borealis Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Womens Recon Backpack | Borealis Backpack | |
Category | Womens | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | School | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 28L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19.25 x 13 x 7 | 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 2 | |
Fabric | Polyester and Nylon | 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo | |
Color | 30+ colors and patterns | 30+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | December 11, 2013 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Women-specific contoured shoulder straps | Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | Removable waist belt | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 2 zipped front and 2 side pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top handle | Padded top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys | Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | |
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | Front utility pocket with organizer | |
Travel Features | Carry-on Size Compliant | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel | |
Compression Straps | External compression straps | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel | |
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflectivity | 360-degree reflective accents |
The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School 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 Borealis Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .
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