Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

Great for school.

This is my go to pack. The vent system is great and it has support in all the right places and a storage system that makes sense.

Super durable!! I've used one northface backpack for school for 7 years!!

Very spacious with a lot of pockets

Saw this backpack in a K-Drama. Thought it looked cool. Bought it. Then I looked cool.

Love it! It's great for all of my school supplies

I love the multiple pockets and how much you can fit in it.

I use this product for school. It carries a lot of my things without putting all the weight on my back and shoulders where I have the most problems. It's perfect for my body and doesn't put a strain anywhere on my back or neck!

Perfect

This backpack is awesome. It is very comfortable to carry and has a ton of Room without a bulky feel. It comes with a whistle in case you're being attacked. It came in exactly 3 days just like the shipping promised. I would definitely recommend this to family or friends.

For my sons school books

I use this product for college and so far it has been great. There is a lot of room in the main pocket, it fits my 15' laptop perfectly , and the water bottle holder is nice a firm so it can't slip out. Totally recommend!

Holds all my books and more! I love this backpack, have ordered it several times for friends and family!

Every year for the school year I buy this book bag I'm different colors it's durable and it helps a lot when you have lots of classes and homework and you can put your personal stuff in I just love it.

Perfect for college because of the multiple pockets and it has so much space. I don't have to worry about my laptop getting smashed.

I do miss my Jester (lost a fight with a dog). it had a lot of great pockets and places to stash things. I am getting used to my new Recon and do like that it's frame is a little stiffer so it stands up better. This also makes it more comfortable to wear. I also like the black camo which is just a little cooler than just plain black!

This product is great for school and travel. It is so durable and lasts for years! I will never buy a different backpack again!!

I was definitely skeptical in buying this product, just because it was rather pricey. However, after receiving the product, it's evident that it was made to last. The material the backpack is made out of is extremely built and sturdy. It's sleek and has a modern look to it, which I loved. The overall shape of the backpack makes it difficult to stuff a lot of things inside, though, so I would recommend getting a different style if you are one looking for a backpack that can hold a lot of stuff. However, as a freshmen going into college, this backpack will be the perfect fit for me.

Mostly for school, when my family travels i also use it

I bought this backpack for school and so far it's really great. I don't have too many things however there is lots of space and still feels very lightweight. It's very stylish from the outside and very durable on the inside.

Pros: 1. Outside design is very smart looking. 2. Big mesh pocket is functional. 3. Fleece lined sunglasses pocket is a appreciated necessity. 4. DEEP dual waterbottle pockets are great, something that NF has not previously included. 5. Ventilation is awesome, especially for biking. Cons: 1. The straps at the top, where they attach to the bag rub on my neck which is quite uncomfortable and itchy - personally, I don't like my backpack hanging low on my back especially with weight, regardless, the shouldn't rub. 2. The organization pocket only reaches halfway - it's a waste of space in my opinion, why not extend it fully? It also makes the top half of the bag bulge outwards, unevenly, when packed. 3. Laptop compartment is only about 1 inch from the bottom of the bag which doesn't seem like very good protection. I also appreciate having the laptop in the main compartment but that isn't a huge deal for me. I have a 5 year old Surge II that has served me well through high school and college and a 2018 model Recon that I've used for the last year. I liked the look of the 2019 Recon and wanted to try it but I will stick to my 2018 bag instead. If I could take the organization pocket, single main pocket (laptop space included), and wider straps of the 2018 Recon and stick them on the 2019 model, NF would have themselves a near perfect bag. In summary: if the straps don't bother your neck and, what I consider to be inconveniences more than issues, are of no concern, then I recommend this bag simply because of NF's amazing reputation and my pleasant experiences with other models of their bags.

The backpack was very small. Uncomfortable too. Cannot fit 90 bagels, only like 30. I would rate it .5/5 if i could. Disappointed and such a waste of money. You should buy Jansports backpacks instead smh

Used for school. It is very spacious, comfortable to carry around all day and love the durability of the bag.

I bought this backpack for my son and this is the first year he has been able to easily fit all of his school items in his backpack! We will definitely be purchasing more in the future!

Great option for college. Plenty of space for books and laptop without sacrificing style.