Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

Nice size. Big, but not too big. Lots of pockets and the laptop pocket is great.

It was a cool product that had a lot of compartments.

I bought this bag in pink and I love it! I've been using it for university and also took it on a school tripit was the perfect size for the airport and fits a lot of things. My laptop fits perfectly, along with some clothes, a water bottle, and there are even small pockets for my Kindle. It's super nice. I did a huge haul and reviewed a lot of different brands and sizes, and this one really stood out. I love it so much I even want to buy another one for my boyfriend!

this is a very good product. I got this backpack when I was in 5th grade all the way until 8th grade it held up pretty nice.

We love the recon backpacks! Spacious, organized, and comfortable!!

Good, but not quite. The top front compart only comes down less than half way up front. The main compartment is behind it, so there is no other compartment DIRECTLY underneath the front compartment. This leads to sagging of the backpack when you put it down. It crumples inward in the middle, or you could also say, bends forward from the top like it is bowing. The more items you put in the top front area, the worse it is. And it takes very little for this sagging to occur. You have to literally stuff a whole lot of items into the main compartment, shoving everything forward undereath the front top area, to prevent this sagging/crumpling inward effect. This backpack only works if it is completely full, otherwise, it is a pain in my opinion.

Bought this for my daughter for Christmas to replace her old Northface backpack that was 10 years old. Hopefully this one will last just as long. Great quality

All around backpack for school and for traveling!

Very practical backpack with plenty of storage and smart pocket layout. Comfortable to carry even when fully loaded, with good back support and sturdy straps. The material feels durable and handles daily use well. Works great for work, gym, and short trips.

Got this in Smokey Br after looking at many brands. Love the volume, pockets and hiking in an earth tone pack. Hate hiking in neon. Plz fix the next gen to carry hiking poles securely!

Bought this for my daughter for Christmas. She had another similar backpack that she had for about 12 years from Northface that was just now starting to wear out. Well worth the money! Quality is excellent and lasts a long time

Totally ergonomic

Bought this North Face backpack for a friend and they love it. It's durable, comfortable, and has great storage. They use it daily for college and also for travel, and it holds up perfectly in both. Stylish, practical, and well worth it.

I love this backpack! It is the perfect size to hold everything I need. It has plenty of pockets to hold all my things, but not so many pockets that I forget where I have put things. I had a backpack from another company for over 20 years and wanted to upgrade. I'm so glad I chose this one! It feels good when I wear it and I chose black because it goes with anything I'm wearing, whether dressy or casual. I have low vision, and I always need to keep my white chain with me. And there is plenty of room to throw my big fluffy mittens in there so I don't need to try and stuff them into my pockets. This works perfectly! I would highly recommend this backpack!

This backpack fits my every need

Great backpack!

Love it! Love the colors! The zippers are smooth and sturdy. You can tell it's a tough bag for all seasons! The only issue I have with it is that I would have liked to see the pockets (for pens and little accessories) to open deeper to the bottom instead of halfway point like how the older Recon backpacks were designed. Overall, a great backpack!

I bought the Recon Backpack for my son, and he loves it. It has plenty of space for a laptop, books, and daily essentials, with great organization to keep everything easy to find. The padded straps and breathable back panel make it comfortable to carry all day, even when it's full. It's very durable, holds up well in bad weather, and is perfect for everyday college use. Highly recommend.

Spacious, sturdy, made of very good construction material and also very beautiful

This is a great update to a classic pack with one major flaw. I like the new materials and the layout works well enough. I am really unhappy it doesn't have at least one strap with a buckle so I can easily attach bulky items like jackets/sweatshirts. I coach soccer and like to be able to clip dirty shoes to the outside of the pack with a strap. Other than that I am very happy.

Nice backpack - too tall for me

This is a gift for my son. He bikes, hikes, roller blades etc. He will love this! It is very well made and heavy duty and will last

I bought the Recon backpack for my teenage daughter, and overall, it's a solid, functional school bag with plenty of room. We are loyal North Face customers and love the brand's quality. However, there's a concerning design flaw with the sternum strap whistle. Unlike some of our older North Face packs where the whistle is securely sewn into the strap, this model uses a plastic glider mechanism, which allows the whistle piece to slide along the strap. Unfortunately, the whistle part came completely off not long after we got it. I'm not sure if this has happened to others, but it's concerning that a safety feature can detach so easily. The rest of the backpack is great, but this particular design choice is a definite weak point.

Sturdy, great, spacious, durable bag!

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