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The North Face Recon Backpack

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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
  • Style : NF0A52SH
  • DSG Pro Tips
  • 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

1,263 Reviews

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Great Upgrade With A Major Flaw

This is a great update to a classic pack with one major flaw. I like the new materials and the layout works well enough. I am really unhappy it doesn't have at least one strap with a buckle so I can easily attach bulky items like jackets/sweatshirts. I coach soccer and like to be able to clip dirty shoes to the outside of the pack with a strap. Other than that I am very happy.

Verified Purchase

Nice Quality Back Pack

This is a gift for my son. He bikes, hikes, roller blades etc. He will love this! It is very well made and heavy duty and will last

College Life Must Have!

This backpack is perfect for college life. It holds everything I need to carry across campus. I have a spot for my water bottle and my laptop is protected. It is comfortable to wear and the extra chest strap helps keep it secure.

Great Bag, But Watch The Whistle Attachment

I bought the Recon backpack for my teenage daughter, and overall, it's a solid, functional school bag with plenty of room. We are loyal North Face customers and love the brand's quality. However, there's a concerning design flaw with the sternum strap whistle. Unlike some of our older North Face packs where the whistle is securely sewn into the strap, this model uses a plastic glider mechanism, which allows the whistle piece to slide along the strap. Unfortunately, the whistle part came completely off not long after we got it. I'm not sure if this has happened to others, but it's concerning that a safety feature can detach so easily. The rest of the backpack is great, but this particular design choice is a definite weak point.

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I Recommend!

Love this backpack. It fits everything I need and is light weight

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