Under Armour Contender 2.0 Backpack vs Under Armour Recruit 3.0 Backpack

The main difference between the Under Armour Contender 2.0 Backpack and the Under Armour Recruit 3.0 Backpack is that the Contender 2.0 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap) while the Recruit 3.0 Backpack does not.

Under Armour Contender 2.0 Backpack FRont View
Under Armour Recruit 3.0 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Under Armour Under Armour
Name Contender 2.0 Backpack Recruit 3.0 Backpack
Category Mens Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Gym
Capacity (L) 28L 30L
Dimensions (in) 6.5 x 20.1 x 12.8 100% Polyester
Weight (lb) 1.1 9.1 x 19.5 x 13.6
Fabric 100% Polyester 1.0
Color 3 colors and patterns 8 colors and patterns
Warranty Under Armour 60 Days Return Policy Under Armour 60 Days Return Policy
Release Date October 9, 2019 October 3, 2019
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable padded HeatGearĀ® shoulder straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant UA Storm technology water repellant finish UA Storm technology water resistant finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 4 front pockets and 1 side pocket 2 front and bottom zipped pockets plus 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Molle webbing, D-ring D-rings
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Soft-lined laptop sleeve fits up to 15" Soft-lined laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Base / Bottom Tough, abrasion-resistant bottom panel Tough, abrasion-resistant bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Foam padded back panel
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Shoe bottom compartment

You're currently comparing the Contender 2.0 Backpack by Under Armour against the Recruit 3.0 Backpack by Under Armour .


Under Armour 's Contender 2.0 Backpack is a Mens backpack with Laptop features while Under Armour 's Recruit 3.0 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Gym features.

The Under Armour Contender 2.0 Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 1.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 6.5 x 20.1 x 12.8. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the Under Armour Recruit 3.0 Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 100% Polyester inches. Constructed from 1.0 it weighs 9.1 x 19.5 x 13.6 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.

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