The main difference between the Wenger Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal zipped access) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Wenger | The North Face |
Name | Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | School | |
Sub Category | School | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 26L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 14 x 12 x 19 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.3 | 2 | |
Fabric | Polyester | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | Black, Grey | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | Wenger 3 Year Warranty | ||
Release Date | March 7, 2005 | July 29, 2022 | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Contoured shock-absorbing shoulder straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | ||
External Pockets | 4 zipped front pockets and 4 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 | Muti-pockets in the main compartment | 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, umbrella, and other accessories | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Reinforced soft-grip grab handle | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | D-ring | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Triple protect padded compartment fits up to a 16'' laptop | |
Tablet Sleeve | Triple protect padded tablet compartment | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | CaseBase stabilizing platform | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Heavily padded back panel | |
Ergonomic | Ergonomic design | ||
Ventilated Back | Airflow back panels | ||
Anti Theft Features | RFID Blocking | RFID pockets | |
Other Features | Other Features | Women-specific version available |
Wenger 's Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features.
The Wenger Synergy 16'' Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 3.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14 x 12 x 19. It's made of Polyester and is available in Black, Grey 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.
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