Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

I purchased this backpack for my son who is in high school. It is a unique design and very attractive. The backpack is made to last and is lightweight and comfortable.

I ordered this book bag in the dark gray and dark turquoise as it is pictured. After i received the book bag, i noticed the colors weren't as dark as they were in the picture and ended up being entirely different. Customer service said it's a pre manufactured image so make sure to contact them for specifics on the bags. Love the bag, just expected the colors in the picture. That's the reason why i ordered it.

My daughter picked this backpack based on appearance but I bought it because of North Face reputation for quality. It is roomy and she is very happy with it.

This product is not too heavy, big nor small. The inside pockets fit very well and helps with being organized.

I purchased this bag to be used as a toddler diaper bag. It is a cute bag with a very comfortable carry, but is too small due to the picket designs to be used as anticipated.

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It's freat for school because it's helpful to carry books around with it.

This bookbag is definitely a down size from my previous bookbag (high sierra) however I don't mind it being slightly smaller because it prevents me from carrying all of my college books around. The back support is amazing, but I don't find all the straps attractive (specifically the one that goes across the chest).

I like this bag because it did was supposed to: protect my computer and carry my textbooks without putting extra strain on my back. And it delivered. However, there wasn't much space for a pencil pouch or an extra sweatshirt.

I use this product for my schooling every day and I am in awe of the amazing variety of pockets and space that is provided by this back pack. All of the compartments keep me organized and ready to find whatever I need so I don't have to search when I need to find something quickly. I wish the main pocket was a little bigger but this is the perfect and stylish fit for my busy school lifestyle.

I love my new backpack for college. I really like that is has a safe place for my computer and room for my big binder! glad I chose this bag!!

I purchased this bag after years of refusing to use a backpack style bag for work. Thinking it wouldn't be professional enough, I lugged around a tote/messenger style bag and finally decided it's just too awkward and hard on my shoulders for the amount of items I need to carry around with me. I spent an embarrassing amount of time researching my options and settled on the Recon in the copper melange color, which keeps it feminine and pretty while still being functional. I used this bag on a recent vacation and it was great. The support kept the weight off my back and the shoulder straps are narrow and padded enough to keep from rubbing on my neck or digging into my shoulders. The laptop compartment is entirely separate and large (as opposed to a sleeve inside the main compartment) and has great padding. The bottom of the compartment stops just slightly higher than the bottom of the backpack to protect from drops. I also love the fleece lined phone/sunglass compartment, and my favorite is the open pocket on the front which is very convenient for items you want to easily access. It was great for park maps and other travel guides on my recent vacation. The back panel is very stiff and inflexible, like there is a piece of plastic or cardboard, which I suppose is what helps protect against back strain. I wish it was removable for casual use, but it's not a big deal. I have only one real complaint about this bag. The body of the accessories pocket protrudes into the main compartment and its depth is only halfway down the length of the bag. So the space in the top half of the main compartment has to be shared with whatever you have in the accessories pocket. It gets in the way and is super annoying. I didn't realize this until I actually used the bag, but the durability and other features make up for it and I'm still happy with it, but that's why I gave it four stars. Overall it's a great, durable bag with many positive features.

I'm a highschool student lugging around textbooks and such, and it's a great backpack but not as much room as I inticipated. Make sure your read the product description before buying. Other than space the comfort and style is wonderful!

Good quality, a little expensive.

I love this backpack! It has tons of compartments for all my stuff like makeup , pens, phone and electonics. We took this pack to Italy twice. It is big enough to hold all of my stuff and comfortable to wear all day!

I use it for school and traveling.

I've owned several of these backpacks and my only complaint is that the bottle holder rips away from the elastic after a while. It's unfortunate because the rest of the backpack is still in really good condition, but I can't use it anymore because I absolutely use the bottle holder every day.

Fits all of my school things (which is a lot) and is not too heavy. Perfect for school or travel. Computer pocket is perfect and protective.

i use this backpack for school i bought my first recon 5 years ago and loved it so when i purchased my new one i thought it would be the same style and size but they have made it much smaller

This backpack is a great backpack for school. That being said, compared to the previous styles, this backpack does not have an actual laptop sleeve; instead, it has a zipper compartment designated for a laptop. Also, in the front flap, the compartment is not as large as the styles from before.

I use this product for my both personal and office use. It is good.

Still early in use but the quality is there. Not sure if it will be an everyday bag.

We bought this backpack for my daughter who is in college. She needed a backpack that could carry her 15 inch laptop safely. This backpack is perfect for that. The laptop has its own sleeve and doesn't reach to the bottom of the pack so it is less likely to be damaged if she plops it down. The back support is great, too. The only drawback is the chest strap which seems to hit around her neck area. But by adjusting the shoulder straps more snugly seems to fix that issue. Great returns and quick shipping. Thanks Northface!

It's a ok.

I use this backpack for work mainly. Has plenty of pockets. I like the zippers the most because they seem high quality just like everthing else with this backpack.