The North Face Womens Recon Backpack vs TUMI Carson Backpack

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

The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
TUMI Carson Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face TUMI
Name Womens Recon Backpack Carson Backpack
Category Womens Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Womens
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) 19.25 x 13 x 7 17 x 12 x 6
Weight (lb) 2 1.6
Fabric Polyester and Nylon Nylon
Color 30+ colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty TUMI Limited Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $400
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front and 2 side pockets 2 front and 2 side zipped pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Leather top handle
Loops and Attachments Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys Add-A-Bag hook and monogrammable detachable leather dangler/key ring,
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve Padded tablet compartment
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity
Gym / Sports Features Waterproof Pouch Waterproof pocket

You're currently comparing the Womens Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Carson Backpack by TUMI .


The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features while TUMI 's Carson Backpack is a Laptop 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 TUMI Carson Backpack's capacity is with a size of 17 x 12 x 6 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.