Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

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.

The internal organization of this backpack is very good. I use each of the compartments every day. I really like the admin compartment and the external mesh pocket. The laptop compartment accommodates a 16-inch laptop with extra room. This bag is weather resistant, I walk 2km each day and have not had water enter any of the compartments. The water bottle compartments are very deep and can hold a medium coffee tumbler and 32oz water bottle. I find that when using the compression straps, the excess strapping flaps around, I manage them with some black rubber bands. The bag does not stand up under its own weight, but this is not an issue for my daily life. I hang it on a bag hanger at home and work.

I use this product for traveling. It's great due to its large size. This can be a negative as it is quite large if you're looking for a small/medium sized bag. I would recommend trying it out in store.

I have an older version of this same backpack. This bag has been with me through high school, university, travel, and my first job. It still holds up so well! Quality counts.

Great quality and comfort with the back cushion

It is a very versatile and well built back pack, I really like how comfortable it is and the pockets make a good fit if you are using it for a day to day work commute as well as for going out for a day hike.

Love this bag. So useful for field work.

Great i love it so much

I'm really satisfied recommending to anyone

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.