Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

This is a great backpack. It is very stylish and and does what it is supposed to do. It is water proof to a certain degree. Quality North Face product. The Price may be a little on the high side but it is worth it. I had my last TNF back pack since junior year HS and I am now a senior in college. The video talks about a pocket on the strap but the newer models that are currently being shipped do not have such pocket. I love the laptop space! This is a great product.

The backpack was exactly what my son wanted. Excellent quality at a great price.

I love this backpack! I am a college student, and I carry my 15-inch Mac, a planner, my Nook, and a couple textbooks and a notebook at any given time. This backpack handles all of that and then some, without looking overly bulky. This bag combines a fun look with a lot of function, without that "Oh look at the girl with the huge backpack" thing going on. It is also going to serve as a great carry-on when I go visit my parents.

This is not bad at all, I wish the shape was more square and less round, yet there is still enough space for all your books or clothes for a weekend getaway. The stowaway hip belt is a great bonus, much better than these convertible carry on backpacks sold by other retailers. The laptop compartment does not reach all the way to the bottom, probably for protection, but be warned that it only fits 15" laptops max.

Very well made, looks nice. Does not look like a "mart" brand backpack. Should last my son a very long time. He loves it. Not only that but only took two days to get it. Now that is service.

Great backpack for everyday use. I wish it was a little bit larger but it works well for a grad student. Very comfortable and the pouches help with organization.

This is the 2nd backpack from the North Face Rincon Series. My husband loved the first and loves this new one, that has a thicker, stronger back padding and some other new features. The reflectors on the back are great and the new division of the first zipper compartment. Zappos has once more performed a major customer service and upgraded the shipping, so that we had the backpack the very next day delivered! Wow, outstanding. Even my non-shopping husband was impressed about the great service. We will definitely be future customers.

Love this backpack! I bought mine last summer and have used it almost every day since for school and travel. Even after a year it looks almost brand new. It doesn't get dirty and it isn't wearing out at all. I've been very impressed with how well it has held up considering I use it a lot. It is definitely worth the money if you are looking for a backpack to use for a few years. It is a great size too, it will hold my full size laptop along with a few books. The side water bottle holders are also great and the small front zipper compartment holds my cell phone. Best backpack I've ever owned!

This is a good backpack. It seems well-made, well-designed, and really tough. The blue color was nice and deep. I got this for my husband, a science professor, but it was not quite right for him. He wanted something for biking to school with books and a laptop, as well as for travel (plane carryons, hiking, etc). This bag was a bit too youthful in style, geary and pockety, also surprisingly heavy, and the back was a bit stiff for biking. He treats his backpacks pretty well, so we will be returning this for something lighter and more minimalist.

I have had this book bag for almost a year, it has gotten me through pre-nursing, my first quarter of nursing school, and I expect it to carry me through and onto whatever other adventures lie ahead! I love how you can cinch down the bottom and side of the bag for a close fit to your back - this makes it very comfortable when you have a lot of stuff in your bag, and keeps your load more stable! I am 5' 4" and 130# woman and I think this bag fits me well. The cup holders are perfect. Overall, worth the money!

Absolutely love this bag. I use it for work, day trips, long trips, etc. So many pockets to put all your goodies.

This is the most comfortable day-type backpack I have ever worn. It is also very attractive. I use it for shopping and every day stuff, but not for hiking as of yet. The only thing missing for me is a zippered compartment in the inside area closest to my back. I want that because I am concerned about the possibility of pick-pockets, especially when my belongings are on my back and therefore not in my sight. I would feel more secure if I could put my cellphone/wallet/keys in a zippered compartment at the bottom of the bag in the compartment nearest my back. If you are only using this for hiking it does not matter. I love the way the backpack looks and feels, so I will have to come up with something creative to make it work, so that I do not have to wear it on one shoulder to protect my belongings.

Love the quality and color of this bag! Enough room for when I travel and want to keep the essentials handy...and it's super stylish! And I love shopping at zappos.com. Thanks for the amazing customer service!

I love this bag! I use it as a diaper bag, overnight bag and even sometimes haul my laptop and office work. Very sturdy, versatile and stylish, great buy!

I bought this bag because I was going back to school and needed a big enough bag for a laptop. It is a great bag! Totally worth the price and I recommend this to anyone!

Excellent, well-built backpack with all of the features most people need. It always takes a while to get used to any new backpack, but with the Recon that time went by very fast. The only dislikes I have are the inability to completely conceal the waist and chest straps. Earlier models had a pouch to conceal these. Otherwise, big, durable zippers, well-sewn seams, and great aesthetics.

Superb product, perfect for airline carry on, and living out of for many days. Very well made, good spaces for organization, and attractive to boot. Zappos price was significantly below local sporting outlets. Highly recommend this product and Zappos.

Great backpack. Looks good, feels good. Seems like good workmanship, too.

Purchased this one after other name brand only lasted 1 year before the bottom started to get little holes and fray. The bottom was not reinforced but it looked so much cooler then the suede bottom that gets all dirty! Anyway. This backpack is all black, which I think looks very smart and the bottom is a thicker, coated material, not fabric, that will not get destroyed after one year of use. That's expensive for a backpack might be much for some but it is hydration ready, can carry a full size bike helmet or lunch, or power cord in outer pocket and is great as a Euro day pack for travel as well. It is very well made and although the zippers are plastic, they are sturdy and thick making the outer pockets waterproof, perfect for cell phone and wallet. I love this backpack! Which I wasn't a senior and will continue to use it for all sorts of stuff!

I love this book-bag. Its comfortable and doesn't hurt my back. I'm very happy with my purchase!

The backpack is great! I had been using Jester for about 3 years and wanted to switch to something with more pockets and compartments. Compared to Jester, it has many many more compartments and the back support is a lot better. I carry around my books on campus and the weight of the backpack really makes difference on my back after a long day. Also the material seems to be better at repelling water than my previous backpack. I would recommend this backpack especially to those in college!

Love this bag. Just used it on trip to Costa Rica. Great travel bag. Lots of different pouches, slots, and compartments. Highly recommended.

I love my new bag! I just got back from breaking it in on a 2 week New Zealand vacation. The two side water bottle holders are nice and more versatile than I thought (also give quick access to other items like maps). I didn't carry my laptop this trip, but it fits nicely. The organizer section neatly held my passport, phone, ipod, lip gloss, pens, etc. and the outside mesh pocket stashed anything in a hurry! The only tiny thing it is missing (which I can do without) is a key ring. My keys quickly fell to the bottom of the pocket, but maybe I can get a hook and fix that myself? Anyway, it is a great bag!

This bag is cooler than cool. Holds a bunch, and still looking good. I'm in college. This bag really hauls around all my 100 lb books. North Face is a trendy brand name. Nordstrom sells this bag for more than Zappos. You guys/girls are the coolest, nicest, and the friendliest reps that all other stores should copy from. Keep doing what you do Zappos!

Great item, both durable and stylish.