Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

When I first found this backpack, I knew that it was the perfect fit. I have been looking for a bag that would be big enough for school and fitting all the binders on a day-to-day basis. This backpack is beyond perfect for that. It is a good material, but more importantly, it is perfectly big enough and has a million pockets. If I wanted to, I could separate all my school needs into its own pocket in this backpack. So, it is perfect for those who like organization and being able to find things with ease. Overall, I recommend and it is definitely worth it. It kinda makes me excited for the next school year....

This is the best backpack I've ever bought. I wanted something versatile because I'm constantly on the go between work and long commutes. Super comfortable, very well structured. It's also a great daypack if you aren't going home for the day. I love the pockets and the organizational features. The three mesh compartments are really handy as well!

I bought a recon pack for day hikes about 6 years ago. Quickly, I realized it would work perfectly (and look great) for work. I pack my laptop, cords, various small electronics, a clipboard, warm shirt, snacks, a water bottle, walet, keys, etc in the pack daily. I unload in my car every morning, packing it up again when I get home, unpacking in the house & packing up again the next day. I also unpack my work stuff and use it on the day hikes I originally intended it for. It's been on numerous overnight trips and has spent dozens of nights hanging from a tree branch in the wilderness. It's been abused by airport security countless times too! I'm still using it daily, 6 years later! And it works perfectly. The only reason I just bought a new one is because my pack is filthy, stained and smelly at this point. And I don't have a good way to thoroughly clean and deodorize it. I've been thinking of buying a new one for a couple of weeks and have been periodically looking at the packs on the North Face site. I just looked again and noticed that they've added new color schemes, one of which I (obviously) had to have. I'm not posting a pic of my old pack, only because it's not very flattering. And the Recom backpack does deserve some flattery. I've never had a pack last so long (and still going strong after 6+ years!) I hope they continue to make the Recon. If the pack doesn't outlive me, I'll buy another one in another 6 years or so.

I bought this backpack for college yet I seem to want to wear it everywhere... It has really good support and weight distribution. I loaded a 15-inch Dell XPS 15 laptop into it, put it on, and wearing it felt like I might have had a few small books in there, definitely not a heavy laptop! The colors (I got TNF Black/Powder Blue) look sci-fi and very polished; I really like my choice. The build quality is excellent, better than my older L.L. Bean backpack (which I had considered the best I had ever owned), and I like the thin profile when the backpack is empty. I have not fully loaded the backpack yet, however the amount of storage pockets available blew me away.

I had a Targus Laptop backpack for all of high school and college which would be used for anything from boy scout camp and traveling overseas to the classroom and when it finally started to fall apart this year, I knew looking for a replacement that would match that bag in durability would be a challenge. So far this bag has been fantastic, I carry about 5-6 textbooks and my laptop on a daily basis and this bag has really helped reduce the strain on my back. Much more so than the Targus bag. I haven't been able to test it outside of school yet but if the initial build quality has any indication of its performance outdoors, I would very surprised of any shortcomings. The bag is quite a bit roomier than first glance as it can expand outward a considerable amount. Also, the mesh pouch in the front is really handy to throw things you need at a moments notice. I'm very pleased with this bag and Zappos for their excellent customer service. I had a pricing mistake on this purchase and Zappos was quick to rectify it in a very timely and professional manner. Will definitely be doing business again with them!

I received this same backpack seven years ago! Really it is still great working condition, but my mom thought I'd like to head off to college with a new backpack. It's essentially the same with some minor changes, but I do miss the laptop being in the main conpartment seperated by a nice cushioned padded wall, now the laptop goes in a seperate pouch and now I'll need to take the time to open both areas of backpack.

Comfy, spacious, looks nice

Great looking practical bag.

Right volume, right look, right organization for ma stuff and right price!

Great product with plenty of storage compartments.

I was tired of replacing my kids back pack at least once a year, so I bought this one. It's made well, has enough compartments, and is a good size. So far so good. I'll update this if anything changes.

Great commuter EDC bag.

Good materials, lots of well thought pockets. Very comfortable too.

Not only does this thing have a ton of space but the fit and finish on this second to none. I wish I would've bought but the reason I didn't as I know that this one will probably last me six or seven years, and I use it every single day North-face better watch out if they keep making products this good nobody's gonna need to buy another one

Fits all my needs. Zippers feel great. Lots of room and pockets. The exterior canvas feel super high quality.

Bought this pack for my grandson for 21st birthday. He is loving it.

I'm about to find out heading out to Arizona for two weeks of hiking. I believe it'll hold up just well.

It is a great backpack. It will be my day pack on the hiking trails.

Great pack for school or carry on for travel.

I use this as a carry on bag for trips. I love all of the compartments including one for my computer. It's a great bag to help you stay organized. Plus bottom carriers on the side.

Works well for commuting or taking to work. The laptop compartment is nice to have and there's a lot of pockets to organize everything. The size is great for taking to work or a long weekend trip. Recommended.

Great backpack for college student.

Excellent backpack for short and long trips to carry personal items. What I like most about TNF backpacks is that they are larger than others we find elsewhere. I walked for several hours with it and my back breathed very well, and I didn't feel any pain. I recommend it.

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.