Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

Just use it at school for now but will use on hikes

Only complaint is that it's a bit heavy. Good for traveling and carrying heavy items rather than a light backpack for school.

Perfect color and appearance, very aesthetic and is able to hold a lot of weight

Love the size and organization features of this backpack! I wish the back was a little more flexible or padded, can seem a bit hard on my skinny back since I don't have much padding of my own. :)

Love the extra padding

If you are a female looking for a new backpack that aids in support, safety, and endures the surroundings, then North Face has what you are looking for. I recently purchased a North Face Woman's Recon backpack. North Face is known for having very good products that will withstand the test of time. North Face Woman's Recon Backpack is a good product, because it is very durable and heavy duty. I believe that college students use this product the most because it is waterproof, has a specific compartment that is capable to hold a 15" laptop safely, and it has 360 degrees of reflectivity to help with the safety and protection of students walking to their studies. As a college student, it would be beneficial for you when you are traveling to and from class, because it protects all of your books and computers from the elements. On my busy days of class, I am barely able to fit all of my books into it. I am thankful for the extra padding and support that the North Face Woman's Recon Backpack provides to my back and shoulders. The North Face Woman's Backpack is designed to fit the females body with our smaller torsos. I enjoy this product and recommend it for college students who will have to withstand the elements. I believe that this product will last me a long time throughout my college career and beyond. If you have any back problems that require extra support, then the North Face Woman's Recon Backpack is dedicated to fulfilling your needs.

This is a good student or commuter bag. The bulk of the bag can easily accommodate a computer and/or a couple of books. It can work somewhat as a day pack but the compartments are narrow and could become cumbersome or difficult to stuff a sweater in without some adjustments to the contents.

This backpack is fantastic, and very roomy with all its pockets and compartments. However the large compartment is pretty difficult to pack a lot of books into because the back padding is very stiff and doesn't have any give, which makes it difficult to pack it full. Hopefully it loosens up a bit and becomes more flexible.

I wish the padding wasn't so hard and was more flexible , hard to get stuff in and out of when theres a lot in there. Used it for a weekend trip and it held alot but wasn't that great to carry

I use this for work and it carries my tools and stuff great, but it's a little hard to fit a lunch bag in it.

Great backpack, super comfortable and supportive. I ordered the hydro green/snow cone red color and the color was not the same as the picture. I was expecting the turquoise color with the mint green accent color. It was actually a blue with a lighter blue accent color. I kept the backpack, I just really wish the colors were the turquoise I was expecting. Other than misleading colors, the backpack is fantastic!

I am replacing my old North Face backpack which I have owed for over 10 years. I don't know which backpack it was but the best I can tell the two are relatively comparable in size and function. My previous backpack had the zippers' stitches rip and come off the backpack fabric. My first impression of my new backpack its quality is inferior. The thick fabric that was used in my original has been replaced with thinner lighter material. I beat up my old backpack and I never once had a tear in the fabric. I feel this one will rip along the way. Though it does seem the issue with the zippers does seem to have been addressed with the new backpack. Also, the plastic used in the chest and waist clasps are much weaker. Though I will concede it's way too early to tell for any of my concerns.

Excellent pack for school. Modest capacity, but big enough for a couple of classes worth of books. The pockets and lap top pocket are well thought out and very well constructed. If you are looking for a good school pack, this one is an excellent candidate. I would rate it at five stars if the main compartment was 6 or 7 liters bigger.

Can be difficult to load things into main pocket but overall good amount of storage

I work on a college campus and I was looking for something that would fit my laptop and a few things to take to and from work. I also travel occasionally and was looking for a new backpack that would again fit my laptop and be a good carry on bag. The main compartment wasn't quite as big as I'd hoped. Once I got my laptop in that sleeve, there wasn't a ton of room left. I am still able to fit a notebook and some folders. I'm sure more would fit, it would just take a little effort to get it all in there. That's usually all I need to carry, though, so it was nothing that would lead me to sending it back.

Took this bag on a trip. Wanted a daypack that would double as my carry on for my 10 hour flight. Very comfortable. Lots of pockets for organization. Worked well for travel as well as for my bike and trips around town. A bit on the heavier side than other bags of compatible size.

good backpack, better than previous north face version.

For school!

This is probably the best backpack I've ever owned. It's clear a lot of thought was put into the design. It's extremely comfortable, adjustable, and there are pockets galore to give everything a proper place. The 15in laptop sleeve is great too, it holds my Macbook securely, while keeping it elevated from the ground for protection (another fantastic design concept). My only disappointment was I ordered the backpack in hydro green, and when it arrived I thought they sent the wrong one. The hydro green looks NOTHING like the picture. The backpack is extremely blue. I've asked several other people their opinion, and they agree it is not green, and looks nothing like the advertised photograph. I know this is a minor detail, but it was pretty disappointing.

I received this as Christmas present, however it was on my "wish list" for a long time! Not only is it presentable but it is also extremely durable. I do not really have any complaints, besides the stiffness/size, but you easily can get used to it. In general, I would recommend it and it is worth the buy.

Use it for college and hiking

Purchased this as gift for granddaughter. Her request was for this backpack due to large padded slot for laptop, light in weight and stylish!

My husband liked this backpack !! He can carry his stuff. I'm very happy about this present to him.

The orange yellow color is more light and bright. Give me a cheap product feeling. Not as beautiful as the picture posted like. I returned this one and ordered another black one. So far I like it.

I'm reviewing this for my 15 year old daughter. I ordered the Borealis because she liked the styling better (a back pack IS a fashion accessory, I was told) but she needed more space for multiple 1 inch three ring binders she carries daily to school along with I-pad and other notebooks, etc. She wanted it in black and she "loves it". I think she really needed the padding and fit for this overstuffed pack she lugs to school everyday. We had lockers in my day.....!