Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

The backpack feels great even when there is a heavy load in it, only con is that it falls forward when too many items in top front pocket. Other than that, would definitely buy again :)

I use my backpack for school. I currently am in my Junior year of college for my Bachelors. My backpack allows me to bring all my supplies with plenty if room for my lunch and laptop.

I use this product for school. The pockets are nice and durable. Compared to other products, this one does not sag or rip easily. The color is very nice and easy on the eyes. For the price of this book bag it was worth it. Although, the pockets aren't very big enough to fit a lot of things, this product is still worth investing in. I highly recommend this product.

I bought this for my daughter to use at school. She loves it because it's stylish and holds everything she needs while being comfortable.

I had owed a recon for 5 years. Still in great shape. My daughter needed a pack so I ordered a new one and handed down my older one. Love the easy access of all pockets.

North Face has again provided a well made and stylish product.

I'm petite so this women's backpack feels so much better than previous backpacks I have used. I just started college in June and quickly found that my high school backpack was too spacious once I didn't have as much in it but had to walk a lot further to get to my classes each day. The bag was not fitting snug to me which was starting to cause back pains. I was looking for something that fit closer to my back and up higher. This one is just perfect for me (size, style, space) and feels so much better carrying around campus everyday. I really like the side straps which allow me to keep my water bottle secure as well as keep the backpack more upright. There are enough pockets in this backpack to hold what I need, and I like that the laptop compartment is separate from where I put my binders/books. I do wish there was a zipper on the bottom front pocket, but my pencil case fits in it just fine and doesn't seem like it will come out. The whistle on the sternum strap is also an added security feature. Thanks for making a great backpack!!

I bought this to travel to Spain. I only take carryons. I packed my carry on and then packed 3 extra outfits, my electronics, water and snacks. Worked perfectly for traveling.

I drive a bus so this is my purse, office, everything but the kitchen sink pack. It gets tossed around and shoved around all day every day! It needs to carry alot but also be good on my back and durable. I am sure this pack will do the job, or I'll let you know!

Perfect to store smaller and bigger things. Very comfi and carries simply

Great for your laptop

This is a very good backpack for travel, day trips or hauling items to work. Has the main features I wanted in a pack and you can not beat the North Face warranty.

I had been using my wife Wasatch from college for about the past 11 years, so my old TNF backpack had some serious miles on it. This one is a mega upgrade to say the least. Straps are way more comfortable, really like having the chest and waste straps if needed. Zippers are super sturdy and plenty of spots to hook your water bottle, camera, fanny pack etc, on. Love the dedicated laptop pocket and there are more places and pockets to put stuff than I can ALMOST handle. I'm very organized to the point where it's picky sometimes, so while I wish there were event more organizational pockets/dividers in the front, though it certainly comes with plenty. I use this pack for everything from my day to day commute, out in the field on job sites, travel, vacations, you name it. Looking forward to using this for a decade and then letting you know how it wears.

My daughter absolutely loved this backpack.

I struggle because I want a well organized bag including a spot for laptops, but with a big main compartment. This is because I want to use this for weekender traveling on a plane. Most laptop bags are "too organized" with too many small compartments, making the main compartment too small for travel. Most travel bags don't have easy to access outer pockets or a reasonably thought out laptop/organization system. This has both.

This is a great quality product. I mainly use it for school, but it's a great pack pack for pretty much anything. The pack is well designed very roomy. The front mesh pocket is a godsend for easy access to items.

I use this bag for law school and I am loving it! I have to carry a lot of big books and this bag is extremely roomy! It also alleviates the weight off of my bag so it does not feel as heavy. Truly an amazing book bag. The shoulder straps sit just right on my shoulders. I highly recommend this bag. My classmates all noticed its stylish features and are considering purchasing a Recon themselves. Especially after seeing how many books I can fit in and after trying it on. They are amazed that I actually have so many casebooks in it. Plus it doesn't look that big on either! It's magical. It has plenty of pockets as well. I would buy this bag again and again.

Great school or travel backpack! Love all the pockets and it's big but not too big.

Great design and looks to capture more clothes for travel while holding space for computer and tablets.

use it for school and i am in love w it

Love the style and comfort for college

I love my new backpack I love taking it to school it is way easier to walk to my classes that are far from eachother with this backpack because it's so comfortable and makes everything less heavy with the support for my back. It great quality! I would buy it again. I'm even thinking of buying other one for my boyfriend he loved mine when I got it.

Made my daughter excited to go back to school.

Excellent backpack which feels like quality material. Pockets are well thought out. Only con is the outer pocket with the cell phone pocket and other pockets would be better if it extended deeper. Besides that, the backpack works great. It is comfortable to wear and not too heavy. The laptop compartment is padded and fits my 14" laptop perfectly. I am happy with my purchase.

Used for school Love fleece pockets and zippered pockets Rugged yet stylish design Front storage offers endless possibilities from shoes to sweatshirt to mini umbrella