The North Face Womens Recon Backpack vs The North Face Women's Surge Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack and the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack is that the Womens Recon Backpack has Tablet Sleeve (Padded tablet sleeve) while the Women's Surge Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Recon Backpack Women's Surge Backpack
Category Womens Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L 31L
Dimensions (in) 19.25 x 13 x 7 12 x 7 x 20
Weight (lb) 2 2.7
Fabric Polyester and Nylon 600D Polyester
Color 30+ colors and patterns 15+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps Articulated 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
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
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 handle
Loops and Attachments Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment Padded laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front pocket with internal organization
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel Rounded back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Womens Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 Women's Surge Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 12 x 7 x 20 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 15+ colors and patterns.