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.
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 |
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.
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