The North Face Womens Recon Backpack vs The North Face Generator Backpack

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

The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
The North Face Generator Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Recon Backpack Generator Backpack
Category Womens Outdoor
Sub Category Laptop Daypack
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) 19.25 x 13 x 7 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 2 2
Fabric Polyester and Nylon 210D Cordura nylon
Color 30+ colors and patterns Tnf Red/Asphalt
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.3
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 zipped front and 2 side pockets Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
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, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve Padded, fleece-lined 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 mesh back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Womens Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Generator Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack 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 Generator Backpack 's capacity is with a size of 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Cordura nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt.