The North Face Recon Backpack

About This Item

An updated version of an iconic backpack, the Recon now features a super light and durable suspension, a stretchable stash pocket, plenty of internal organization and the endorsement of the American Chiropractic Association.


Fit & Design

  • Webbing daisy chain offers lash points
  • Removable waist belt
  • Stand-up design
  • Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
  • Large main compartment for books and binders
  • Comfortable, padded top handle
  • The updated FlexVent™ suspension system, certified by the American Chiropractic Association, has articulated shoulder straps, a rounded back panel, comfortable stitch lines and soft-touch chemise fabric
  • External, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
  • External stretch-mesh pocket
  • Sternum strap with whistle buckle
  • Two external water bottle pockets that can also be used to stash items like your phone or keys
  • Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
  • Two side compression webbing straps
  • U-pull zippers are easy to grab

Additional Details:

  • Endorsement of the American Chiropractic Association
  • Laptop Sleeve: 18.9" X 11"
  • Dimensions: 11.6" X 7.5" X 19.3"
  • Volume: 30 Liters
  • Brand : The North Face
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Fabric : 210D recycled nylon ripstop / 300D heathered polyester / 600D polyester
  • Web ID: 21TNOMMRCNXXXXXXXTRV
BrandThe North Face
Best UseHiking & backpacking
Bag StyleBackpack
Dimensions11.6" X 7.5" X 19.3"
Capacity30L
DesignStand-up design | Webbing daisy chain offers lash points | Removable waist belt | Padded top handle | Sternum strap with whistle buckle
ComfortFlexVent™ suspension system with articulated shoulder straps | Rounded back panel | Comfortable stitch lines | Soft-touch chemise fabric
ClosureEasy to grab u-pull zippers
CompressionTwo side compression webbing straps
PocketsLarge main compartment | External, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys | External stretch-mesh pocket | Two external water bottle pockets can also be used to stash items like your phone or keys | Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets | Padded tablet sleeve
Laptop PocketHighly protective laptop compartment (18.9" X 11")
Fabric210D recycled nylon ripstop | 300D heathered polyester | 600D polyester
FeaturesPadded Back Panel, Padded Straps, Sternum Straps or Hip Belt, Water Bottle Pocket, Internal Organization, Whistle Buckle, Padded Top Handle, Fleece-Lined Pockets, Front Access Pockets, Laptop Compatible, Padded Laptop/Tablet Sleeve

REVIEWS

4.7
89%
Recommended

1,283 Reviews

Great Backpack For Everyday Use

The internal organization of this backpack is very good. I use each of the compartments every day. I really like the admin compartment and the external mesh pocket. The laptop compartment accommodates a 16-inch laptop with extra room. This bag is weather resistant, I walk 2km each day and have not had water enter any of the compartments. The water bottle compartments are very deep and can hold a medium coffee tumbler and 32oz water bottle. I find that when using the compression straps, the excess strapping flaps around, I manage them with some black rubber bands. The bag does not stand up under its own weight, but this is not an issue for my daily life. I hang it on a bag hanger at home and work.

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Great Bag For Traveling.

I use this product for traveling. It's great due to its large size. This can be a negative as it is quite large if you're looking for a small/medium sized bag. I would recommend trying it out in store.

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It Is A Dynamic Looking And Versatile Backpack! I Have Gotten Several Compliments On It!

It has been very functional. I use it for college and it has lots of storage.

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Great Backpack And Would Definitely Recommend To Others.

Loved this purchase! Would definitely recommend to others

I Have Had Mine For Seven Years Now...

I have an older version of this same backpack. This bag has been with me through high school, university, travel, and my first job. It still holds up so well! Quality counts.

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The Weekend Warrior Backpack

It is a very versatile and well built back pack, I really like how comfortable it is and the pockets make a good fit if you are using it for a day to day work commute as well as for going out for a day hike.

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Awkward

The laptop sleeve that is built into the bag prevents you from sitting bag down flat it tips over.

Don't Trust Their Delivery Service

Would have loved to have tried this backpack, but North Face's delivery service of choice left the bag outside and it was stolen. Not to post a sob story, but literally order this to travel to my grandfather's funeral across the country. Have yet to hear back from them. If you're considering ordering from TNF, maybe just give them a donation instead of paying for something you'll never receive.

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I Would Buy Again.

Great product with plenty of storage compartments.

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I Am Sold!

Right volume, right look, right organization for ma stuff and right price!

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Excellent Back Pack For High School

I was tired of replacing my kids back pack at least once a year, so I bought this one. It's made well, has enough compartments, and is a good size. So far so good. I'll update this if anything changes.

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Second I Buy

Good materials, lots of well thought pockets. Very comfortable too.

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Book Bag

I really like this book bag but it is on the smaller side if you need it for school.

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There Isn't A Better Backpack Out There....

Not only does this thing have a ton of space but the fit and finish on this second to none. I wish I would've bought but the reason I didn't as I know that this one will probably last me six or seven years, and I use it every single day North-face better watch out if they keep making products this good nobody's gonna need to buy another one ...

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Perfect Bag

Fits all my needs. Zippers feel great. Lots of room and pockets. The exterior canvas feel super high quality.

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