The North Face Womens Recon Backpack vs The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack and the The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack is that the Womens Recon Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment) while the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Recon Backpack Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack
Category Womens Backpacking
Sub Category Laptop Womens
Capacity (L) 30L 55L
Dimensions (in) 19.25 x 13 x 7 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2
Weight (lb) 2 3.1
Fabric Polyester and Nylon 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color 30+ colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 19, 2020
Rating 4.7 4.9
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps Proprietary OPTIFITâ„¢ suspension system
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Molded hipbelt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Full J-zip 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 Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel Cushy foam and breathable mesh back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame External frame
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Womens Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Womens 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 Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish it weighs 3.1 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.