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The North Face Women's Recon Backpack

About This Item

Fit and Design:

  • Women’s specific backpack
  • Articulated shoulder straps
  • Rounded back panel
  • Soft-touch chemise fabric
  • Stand-up design
  • 360-degree reflectivity enhances visibility
  • Bottom compression
  • Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment that fits 15” laptop
  • Large main compartment for books and binders
  • Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
  • External, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
  • Two durable, external water bottle pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side
  • U-pull zippers that are easy to grab
  • Webbing daisy chain offers lash points
  • Two side compression webbing straps
  • Comfortable, padded top handle
  • Sternum strap with waist buckle
  • Removable waist belt

Technology:

  • Non-PFC durable water-repellent finish for enhanced protection
  • FlexVent™ suspension system provides added comfort and breathability

Additional Details:

  • Accredited by the American Chiropractic Association
  • Laptop sleeve: 18” x 10.6”
  • Dimensions: 10.8” x 7.5” x 18.9”
  • Volume: 30 liters
  • Brand : The North Face
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Style : NF0A52SU
  • DSG Pro Tips
  • Fabric : 210D recycled nylon ripstop / 300D heathered polyester / 600D polyester
  • Web ID: 21TNOWWRCNLX21XXXTRV
BrandThe North Face
Best UseHiking & backpacking
Bag StyleBackpack
FitWomen's
Dimensions10.8” x 7.5” x 18.9”
Capacity30L
DesignStand-up design | Webbing daisy chain offers lash points | Padded top handle | Sternum strap with waist buckle | Removable waist belt
ComfortFlexVent™ suspension system provides added comfort and breathability | Articulated shoulder straps | Rounded back panel | Soft-touch chemise fabric
ClosureU-pull zippers
CompressionBottom compression | Two side compression webbing straps
PocketsLarge main compartment | Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets | Padded tablet sleeve | External, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys | Two durable, external water bottle pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side
Laptop PocketHighly protective laptop compartment that fits 15” laptop
TechnologyNon-PFC durable water-repellent finish | 360-degree reflectivity enhances visibility
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

4.6
84%
Recommended

869 Reviews

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Professional Yet Still Durable!

the perfect work backpack! a great neutral color. would buy 10/10 times!

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Great Backpack For Traveling.

I love that I can fit everything I need for a flight in this bag and don't need to also carry a purse. It's also a beautiful color.

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Great Backpack For Traveling.

I bought this for traveling so I didn't need a purse and personal bag. I can fit everything needed for my trip and have it easily accessible. The backpack is comfortable to wear and fits everything I need, including my laptop or tablet.

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Nice Pack But Heavier Than I Prefer

I purchased this pack for travel. I have a Camelback pack that is still in great shape after 17+ years but wanted a change. I wanted to get the women's Borealis, but the reviews & dimensions made it sound like it would not fit my 15" laptop. I believe the men's Borealis could fit it. I think NF should rethink the design to make the laptop area a bit higher on the women's Borealis. This pack is heavier than my Camelback, which was a concern, but this is likely due to the laptop compartment. I got it for the sections with pockets, as are similar to my Camelback. I can't attest to it being top heavy, as don't plan to over stuff the pocket area. While the pocket area does not go all the way down, it does go more than halfway. Many reviews make it sound like it is very short. The weight is the only part I am not thrilled with, but the separate laptop compartment is a plus. It feels a bit stiff. This is also likely due to the laptop compartment and back padding. I like the front pouch. I can see using that to put my jacket or neck pillow in when flying.

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Perfect Size, Great Color!

Perfect size for my travels with laptop, color is even better than it looks on picture! Absolutely happy with my purchase.

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Perfect Bag

Obviously it's great, it's a north face bag. Bought this for my daughter, my old bag is like 10 years old and still works great.

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The Best Design Attracted To The Young Generations.

My daughter loves it. It is the trend in private schools, every student owes one or more.

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Perfect Backpack!

We love the recon backpacks! Spacious, organized, and comfortable!

No Luggage Strap

Why don't The North Face Backpacks have luggage straps anymore? From a person with neck issues, being able to attach my bag to my luggage handle is a life saver. I love everything about the is bag, except the fact that it has no luggage strap.

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Perfect Accessory For The On The Go Necessities!!

Bought this for my 27 yo daughter to be used as her travel backpack. It is perfect and fits everything including her laptop!

Received incentive

The North Face Women’s Recon

This is an amazing backpack and I am so glad I finally decided to purchase one from the north face after all the years of wanting one!

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Just Ok

My bag arrived with one of the embroidered letters in the logo already fraying, so that was disappointing. As an owner of the North Face base camp duffel, I wanted something smaller than the duffel for gym shower days. Admittedly, I do not carry a laptop, so that pocket on the recon backpack isn't important to me, but I was able to fit a few items inside. I am a tall large woman, and my clothing is a 1x/2x. A change of clothing, toiletries and shower shoes all fit, but it was absolutely TIGHT. I could not fit my towel inside. Bonus that I did not think my 40oz Stanley tumbler would fit in the side pocket, but it does!

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Amazing!

Great backpack. Bought it for my college daughter and she loves it.

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Best Buy

Comfortable , durable and fancy. Super elated with this purchase .

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I Didn't Receive It

Delivered to wrong address and I got a quick refund. I went ahead and got the Bolearis instead.

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