Ultimate Direction Race Vesta 5.0 vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the Ultimate Direction Race Vesta 5.0 and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Race Vesta 5.0 has Bladder Size (Holds 2L hydration bladder) while the Recon Backpack does not.

Ultimate Direction Race Vesta 5.0 Front View
The North Face Recon Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Ultimate Direction The North Face
Name Race Vesta 5.0 Recon Backpack
Category Sports Sports
Sub Category Running Running
Capacity (L) 8.1L 30L
Dimensions (in) 15.25 x 11 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) 0.7 2
Fabric Flex Mono Mesh, MicroMono Mesh, 20D Nylon Sil, Nylon/elastane with Ripstop Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color Cloud 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty Ultimate Direction 1 Year Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 19, 2019 July 12, 2012
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $125 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Shoulder strap shaping Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Hook and loop sternum adjustability Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Main Compartment Access Top access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front stretch mesh pocket, hydration pocket and bottle pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Yes Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Bungee straps Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 2L hydration bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Race Vesta 5.0 by Ultimate Direction against the Recon Backpack by The North Face .


Ultimate Direction 's Race Vesta 5.0 is a Sports backpack with Running features while The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running features.

The Ultimate Direction Race Vesta 5.0 has a capacity of 8.1L (liters), weighs 0.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 15.25 x 11 . It's made of Flex Mono Mesh, MicroMono Mesh, 20D Nylon Sil, Nylon/elastane with Ripstop and is available in Cloud in comparison the The North Face Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.