The North Face Womens Recon Backpack vs The North Face Top Loader Daypack

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

The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
The North Face Top Loader Daypack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Recon Backpack Top Loader Daypack
Category Womens Daypack
Sub Category Laptop Commuter
Capacity (L) 30L 16L
Dimensions (in) 19.25 x 13 x 7 10.24 x 4.13 x 14.37
Weight (lb) 2 1.0
Fabric Polyester and Nylon 600D Polyester
Color 30+ colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 16, 2019
Rating 4.7 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top loading access
External Pockets 2 zipped front and 2 side pockets Invisible top zipped pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Padded top handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys Leather patch, bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 13"
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 back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Womens Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Top Loader Daypack by The North Face .


The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Top Loader Daypack 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 Top Loader Daypack's capacity is 16L with a size of 10.24 x 4.13 x 14.37 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.