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.
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 |
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.
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