The North Face Womens Recon Backpack vs The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack and the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is that the Womens Recon Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal zipped access) while the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Recon Backpack Womens Borealis 27L Backpack
Category Womens Womens
Sub Category Laptop Travel
Capacity (L) 30L 27L
Dimensions (in) 19.25 x 13 x 7 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11
Weight (lb) 2 2.3
Fabric Polyester and Nylon 100% Polyester
Color 30+ colors and patterns 3 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Adjustable waist strap
Main Compartment 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
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features 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 reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Womens Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel 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 Womens Borealis 27L Backpack 's capacity is 27L with a size of 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 2.3 pounds and is available in 3 Colors and patterns.