TUMI Carson Backpack vs The North Face Womens Recon Backpack

The main difference between the TUMI Carson Backpack and the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack is that the Carson Backpack has Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve (Luggage sleeve) while the Womens Recon Backpack does not.

TUMI Carson Backpack Front View
The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
Specs Brand TUMI The North Face
Name Carson Backpack Womens Recon Backpack
Category Laptop Womens
Sub Category Womens Laptop
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 12 x 6 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) 1.6 2
Fabric Nylon Polyester and Nylon
Color 2 colors and patterns 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty TUMI Limited Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $400 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps Women-specific contoured 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 front and 2 side zipped pockets 2 zipped front and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Leather top handle Padded top handle
Loops and Attachments Add-A-Bag hook and monogrammable detachable leather dangler/key ring, Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15" Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet compartment Padded tablet sleeve
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 Carson Backpack by TUMI against the Womens Recon Backpack by The North Face .


TUMI 's Carson Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Womens features while The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features.

The TUMI Carson Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 12 x 6. It's made of Nylon and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Polyester and Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .