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

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack and the The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack is that the Womens Recon Backpack has Reflective Safety Strips (360-degree reflectivity ) while the Womens Borealis Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Recon Backpack Womens Borealis Backpack
Category Womens Womens
Sub Category Laptop Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L 27L
Dimensions (in) 19.25 x 13 x 7 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75
Weight (lb) 2 2
Fabric Polyester and Nylon 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo
Color 30+ colors and patterns 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps Women-specific contoured 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
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 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, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment Highly protective 15" laptop compartment
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 External side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Womens Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Borealis 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 Backpack is a Womens 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 Womens Borealis Backpack's capacity is 27L with a size of 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .