- With padded shoulder straps, padded back, and waist and sternum buckles for a secure fit, The North Face® Recon backpack will comfortably get you through any adventure.
- Comfortable, padded top handle.
- Large zippered main compartment for books and binders.
- External, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys.
- Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve.
- Webbing daisy chain offers lash points.
- 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.
- Sternum strap with whistle buckle, removable waist belt.
- External stretch-mesh pocket.
- 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.
- 360-degree reflectivity.
- Stand up design.
- Nylon construction with polyester lining.
- Imported.
- This product may have a manufacturer’s warranty. Please visit the manufacturer’s website or contact us at [email protected] for full manufacturer warranty details.
- Measurements:
- Laptop Compartment: 19 in
- Bottom Width: 11 in
- Middle Width: 10 1⁄2 in
- Top Width: 10 1⁄2 in
- Depth: 5 in
- Height: 19 in
- Strap Length: 34 in
- Strap Drop: 16 in
- Handle Length: 6 in
- Handle Drop: 1 in
- Weight: 2 lbs 8 oz
$98.95 Original price was: $98.95.$67.29Current price is: $67.29.
SKU: Backpacks 9501841 Categories: Backpacks, Bags Tags: Cordovan/TNF Black, Dark Oak/TNF Black, Tin Grey Dark Heather/Asphalt Grey/TNF Black
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| Color | Cordovan/TNF Black, Dark Oak/TNF Black, Tin Grey Dark Heather/Asphalt Grey/TNF Black |
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| size | One Size |
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Ran22 –
I use this backpack to travel and I can put all my stuff (sneakers, clothes, gadgets including my 15 inch laptop) Definitely recommend to family and friends.
James –
This is a daily work bag and has enough space and compartments to make it the perfect back pack to carry my laptop, files, notebooks, etc. to handle everything I can throw at it. This backpack has padded straps and stands up on its own for easy access and one-hand access. This is perfect for work, school, and travel.
Todd –
This a great pack. Looks great and seems very well organized. Water bottle side pockets could be a little bigger considering the size of water bottles sold these days.
Grace –
This backpack is compact, yet organized and fits a ton of items. The look is sleek and smart.
Connor –
Use the bag for work and frequent travel. Perfect for bringing my laptop, notes, and tablet. Plenty of storage options for what I need. Not a massive bag but I wasn’t looking for something that was huge.
Steven –
I purchased this bag for my trip to Utah. I have two other Northface bags that I regularly use but I wanted to camouflage in this one. It looks amazing. I love the changes that they made with the new one. Can’t go wrong with North face bags. Only the best
Kurt –
Love my new backpack! I have an older model Recon for over 15 years and it was still going strong but looking a little over-used. The new one is just as useful and well constructed with many improvements including deeper water bottle pockets, improved front pocket and more. I just took out with me on a ski trip and it worked great for travel and hauling stuff to the slopes.
Greg –
Great product , after 15 years zipper failed on the last one. I always buy north face for durability.
Tim –
Great balance of space an usability. Generally this is used as a daily backpack for laptop, books, writing stuff. But it also works great for a day pack for bike rides and hikes
Khonnazar –
I really liked how it had multiple compartments to separate my laptop from my other items I use for school. What I didn’t like too much was there were too many different straps that just dangle around that I can’t take off since I don’t use them most of the time
Kelley –
I purchased this backpack for my husband to use as a carryon for a trip we recently took to Belize. It was the perfect size to put under the seat on the airplane. He loved all the compartments for his laptop, snacks, extra clothing, sunglasses, and water bottle. Being able to wear it on his back while navigating the airport with our checked baggage was perfect. Now I want one!
Adam –
Great quality and the perfect size. I recently used this backpack for traveling and vacation. It was the perfect size to pack everything I needed for the airport and plane. Also love the color.
John –
Rugged
Erin –
Great backpack for hiking. Super comfortable and very well made.
Marielle –
I bought this January 2022 and as of April 2 2022 one of the straps stitching has came undone, padding also seems to have not been unattached to the rest of the padding.It’s very inconvenient having to send this back to Texas for review of the damage and be without a backpack for up to 6 weeks! My child will be out of school by then!
Erez –
Very well designed with easy access to all the small things you to pull out quickly while in the airport. Comfortable even when the bag is full and you need to stand in line for a long time
Jillian –
I use the backpack for school, and I also had the last version of the Recon that the North Face made as well. Unfortunately, this version has a smaller main compartment for my binders. However, there is an additional pocket in the back for computers. The front storage compartment is very nice. I also have a larger water bottle which does not fit in the side pockets because they are made from a non-stretchable material. The material is appreciated so holes do not form, but I wish they would allow 32 oz water bottles. Overall I would rather buy the old version because of the bigger size and water bottle capacity.
Drew –
This knapsack is really fine to sport about.
The fact that is stands up on its own is quite a plus as well!
Joseph –
the pack has ample room for everything needed for a plane trip. Can not wait to take it out on the trail. Feels well built.
Benek –
Work backpack, great for commuting and storing everything I need. Has plenty of room; I throw groceries in it after work too.
Acadian214 –
Many easy to access small pockets. The laptop space keeps any 8″ x 11″ documents unfolded during travel.
Abel –
I’m a teacher and use this bag for work. It has worked out great for me. It’s comfortable to wear around campus or all day at Disneyland. I am 6’2″ 240 lbs and I did not have any discomfort wearing it all day. The compartments keep things well organized and the ease of access to the computer pocket and quick access pocket in the front is very useful.
Brandon –
The back portion of the backpack (3rd zipper) holds my laptop! Previous review mentions it not fitting! Fits inside my NF duffle on top of all my kids stuff!
William –
I bought one of these 20 years ago and it finally wore out. The new one is great- nice features, including the laptop pocket.
Anonymous –
High quality material will surely hold up for a very long time. Fits a large size laptop with 17 inch screen which was a requirement. Comfortable against your back. Good for taller people.