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.
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 |
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.
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