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

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Backpacking School
Sub Category Womens Laptop
Capacity (L) 55L 30L
Dimensions (in) 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 3.1 2
Fabric 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color 3 colors and patterns ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 19, 2020 July 29, 2022
Rating 4.9 4.8
Price Under $175 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Proprietary OPTIFIT™ suspension system J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
Main Compartment Access Full J-zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys. Two durable, external water bottle pockets can easily double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side. Two side compression webbing straps. Bottom compression. Webbing daisy chain offers lash points, stretch-mesh pocket,
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Cushy foam and breathable mesh back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame External frame
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

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


The North Face 's Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Womens features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.

The The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 3.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2. It's made of 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of ‎6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black.