Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

This is the best backpack for school. All of my books and computers fit perfectly and it is super comfortable. The straps are cushioned and very nice.

I bought this backpack online, and chose to buy North Face brand knowing it would be good quality. I was not disappointed.

Great color scheme. Great backpack.

I started back to school for a second degree and treated myself to this new backpack. The laptop sleeve is very protective and fits my large laptop. There are plenty of smaller pockets in the front. I love the side straps to help secure the varying amount of books and binders I carry. Very durable and comfortable

This is my second backpack i have gotten of the same style. My first one is still in perfect condition just wanted a new color. This grey-ish white is perfect, super comfortable, and has a lot of space! i use this backpack for school and it keeps my stuff very organized and is great for heavy books. I have also used this backpack for traveling and it works great with a whistle in case of an emergency and latches that hook on to make the back pack safe to keep on.

I am very happy to use this bag and it's great for me . I will also tell my friends to but this one . It's rally comfortable . I will also buy this king of product .

This backpack is amazing. Very spacious and light. The color is quite different from others. The quality is outstanding.

Purchased backpack for our daughter at college and she couldn't be happier with the style, comfort and function!

the total package!

I absolutely love this backpack. After my freshman year in high school I realized I needed a backpack that would be big enough to hold at least 5 big books and a computer this backpack did that. I asked a lot of friends for backpack recommendations and almost all of them had this backpack already, so I knew it must be good. As someone who struggles with back pain, this backpack doesn't give me any! Will definitely be recommending these to my friends and family.

My daughter lives this comfy backpack & she's plans to use for college.

Gives way more space and is far more comfortable than a traditional camera bag. The fabric is easy to clean, and the ling inside the pockets protects smaller things like extra batteries safe.

I use this backpack for school and I would recommend it to anyone! Great space, good quality, and super durable!

Grand daughter loves it!

I use this as my EDC

I use this backpack to carry around all of my stuff in school and the quality is great! I've used it everyday for almost a year and it's still in great shape!

I use this backpack to haul all my supplies back and forth to nursing school & hospital shifts. I love that it has so many pockets (including one for my laptop and another for my iPad) to keep everything organized and easily accessible. I also appreciated that it was available in a nice neutral color that looks professional but still cute. I also like how light it is, and how solid the zippers and seams feel -- plus the chest strap and bungee fasteners across the front make it easy to swap out for use on hikes if I want to. I do not like how stiff the back of it is -- because I'm extremely short, the reinforced back either comes up high on my neck, or low on my butt, depending on how I adjust the straps. It's not very comfortable, and also not very useful in a backpack that's mostly used for business/school.

I used this backpack in college (originally purchased a black one in 2015) and purchased a new one for my sister-in-law as a graduation present in 2020, and honestly, this backpack is super useful and spacious. I could comfortably fit my laptop, as well as binders and notebooks (I was an engineering student so I had A LOT to carry). The straps that connect at the chest are a life saver as they take off load off your shoulders. I've used this backpack as a carry-on, and now it's my commuter backpack to and from work. It fits a 32oz water bottle (love the lil straps that keep the bottles secure) and 2 umbrellas! The only con is that it doesn't sit on the floor without tipping over, so just make sure to lean it in the opposite direction as you would a normal backpack, otherwise it will fall. 6 years later and my Recon is still going. Best TNF backpack hands down.

I use this backpack for school and I absolutely love it! There's so much space and I feel like it's really durable when I'm wearing it!

I use this as my daily hold-everything bag. If I could change one thing, I would want the small pocket to have a shorter zipper so it doesn't open all the way.

Traveling

I love this backpack!! I had one in high school and used it all 4 years and it was great! I then got a new one for college, and love all the features even more! It's great for walking across campus and holds all of my books. It's super roomy great for a long day of studying. It is very durable and I have never had any problems with the design. It is also great for the rain because not of my books or computer have ever gotten wet! Overall it's a great purchase!!

I bought this for my son for college and he said it's the best pack he's ever had. He loves it and it looks really nice too.

My wife uses this as her "teacher" bag for all things that need brought to and from school!

Love this backpack! I use it to carry my work computer in and out of the clinic and it is not only comfortable on my shoulders but also super cute! As a physical therapist I am all for promoting spine health and comfort and this backpack is great for dispersing weight while not hurting my neck/shoulders.