Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

I wish the pack had a bit larger capacity, and that the outer pocket extended further down.

This is a great bag. I would give it 5 stars but I cannot. The plastic backboard is not removable at all. It is sewn into the back of the bag. It should have been an option to remove it. More forward thinking into versatility and preferences needs to be done in the design process. Otherwise this is a great bag.

Us wit for what ever you want

College student

This bag is great in so many ways but it does fall over a lot and can not be upright without leaning onto something. The bag is also very stiff on the back side with no great bend

I decided to buy a new recon because I loved the one I bought about two years ago. I love the color that I chose (rabbit grey with copper), but when I got it and compared it to my older one, I realized that it seemed a bit smaller. My older one is 31 liters compared to one and it's also a bit wider, which makes taking out items easier. Also, with the first zipper that has the pockets, it doesn't run all the way down like the older one and it also has less pockets (probably because it doesn't run all the way down & because it's not as wide). Another con is that it has less padding, but it does have a separate zipper for my laptop which I LOVE (but still wish it had a bit more padding). All in all I still love my new one and it's still as comfortable, but I just wish it had a bit more padding and pockets like the old one. This is still a great backpack and I still recommend it! :)

I love the design and the fact that allows you to carry a heavy load comfortably. Also, the zippers are good quality and love the laptop compartment However, I wish it had more pockets to organize cables, and that the top handle had better padding.

it's amazing and works for all my needs but it would be nicer if the front pocket,first zipper one, extended all the way down!

I use it for class

Great for school use, especially college. Durable, easy to store items and attractive. Just wish the bag was able to stand on its own.

Lots of room, extra pockets, nice features.

I use it for school. The 3rd main pocket does not go all the way down, which I thought was poorly designed. I would enjoy it more if the 3rd main packet (with the organizers) if it went all the way to the bottom of the backpack. The outside mesh pocket, and the fleece lining pockets are very nice though.

This is a great backpack. Cute, comfortable and roomy. However, it has A LOT of extra straps, buckles, etc. I use this backpack for school only and so I don't use any of the additional features. This can be somewhat annoying. Overall, this is a great product!

North face backpacks have always been great. They hold up well to NYC daily commute

I use this for school. I really like how it is organized, but I wish that it would stand up by itself. I have to lean it against a desk or lay it flat on the ground. Would not recommend if you are planning on using the water bottle pockets for a water bottle that may leak. But overall, great design and I would buy again.

I bought this after my long-loved backpack died after 7 years of use. This backpack is an upgrade, and it works as my teacher bag. I'm able to fit my laptop, water bottle, tea tumbler, grading, and other school supplies. My only wish is that it would be able to stand up better on its own.

A Little small but still works great for its purpose.

I wish there was another zippered pocket. There is only the large laptop compartment, main compartment (I put all my school binders and books in here, can fit about 3 binders and 2 books), small zipper pocket (I put my phone and glasses in here), small mesh pocket (I put laptop cord and my journal in here)

I use this backpack daily for work. I put my laptop, lunch, keys, wallet, earphones and badge in there everyday. I love all the pockets and different compartments. I will also use this as a hiking backpack as it is quite versatile. I took off one star because I thought the shoulder straps were a bit stiff and not as comfortable as others I have used. I've only used it for several weeks so I don't know how durable it is yet.

I started out with a different women's recon that I bought to use for college. It was not durable at all and developed holes in the outer pockets after weeks of use. I used the warranty program and got this as a replacement and it's held up much better.

When I needed a new backpack, I posted to Facebook and asked my friends to make recommendations. This backpack was the most often and most highly recommended. I sometimes walk to work (45 min) and needed a backpack that would be comfortable enough to allow for that walk while packed with a computer, books, and probably lunch. This backpack delivered. The only thing that has been a bit odd is that if I set it down on the floor, I have to be mindful of how I put it down or it tips over (i.e., place it with the front of the backpack against the wall).

I use it for school and I kind need to squish my binders in but I still love it

I love this backpack but the HIGH RISE GREY LIGHT HEATHER/MID GREY gets scuff marks that are extremely hard to clean out of it. If I buy this product in the future, I will only buy black. I loved the color but the scuffs are starting to make it look gross and it's less than a month old.

Well-made, great colors, sturdy. Just on the smaller side than what I need for storage, but if you don't need to carry a lot then this is a great option.

I bought this last night because I was in need of a new bag for school. It is a little on the small side, however I am able to fit 3 notebooks, a composition book, and six folders in the main pocket. I like how the pockets have things in them for organization, and it holds everything I need it to with no trouble. I also walk to school, and it felt very light even though I have so much stuff in it.