Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

Love this backpack, especially the color. My primary use is travel and it meets all my needs and is super convenient.

Redesign added a separate computer compartment which is nice but mostly unnecessary since the previous design had an incorporated pocket in the main pouch. Also this new pocket causes your laptop to hit the ground anytime you put the bag down; the old one (slightly elevated in the main compartment) did not have this problem. They then made the front storage compartment half the size as the old one with half the pockets. Not only can you not store as many items (e.g. calculators, power banks, cords, etc) in built in pockets but also the main portion of the compartment is shallow and small. Not much can be stored in it and any thing you do store will simply fallout if your not careful any time the pocket is unzipped. NF needs to return to the previous design or at least the old style of front pocket coupled with the new computer pocket redesigned to keep your laptop from contacting the ground. Find a store that has the old version and buy that; stay away from this version.

Great Size, very roomy to fit laptop and a few binders and a couple books for school.

Bought this for a trip to Seattle to go hiking, but we also have a baby on the way so I plan to use this to carry all the baby supplies with all the pockets and being lightweight. Perfect backpack.

Purchased for my teen daughter and she loves that it's compact but plenty of room for school books, computer and water bottle!!

This product is amazing.. love it and very. Comfortable. Helps your back and it's really lightweight

I use this bag for everyday use with my computer and workout clothes. And I love to travel with this bag. Perfect size.

I would buy this again. It looks durable and fancy. I like the life time guarantee about it. Its really comfortable. I have used other brands but I recommend this for sure.

Great backpack, appears small but actually holds a large amount of stuff

I was looking for a teacher bag that would hold all of my items and my computer, that would travel well with me every day to and from school/work, and would still look cute! I found all that and more with this backpack. Perfect design, holds all my school and coaching items, and looks awesome. Everything I was looking for!

This backpack is super cute, so exactly what I was looking for in a bag. I use it for work, school and traveling!

I've been searching high and low to find a backpack that suited my needs. I am a full time college student currently in nursing school, as well as a mom and working full time. This backpack is big enough to squeeze all my stuff in for a full day of classes as well as my scrubs for work. Its comfortable and easy to wear, not to mention it looks good too. My only complaint is the structure could be a bit bigger for the front pockets. You cant squeeze too much in them or it takes away room from the "main" pocket. I've learned to pack a little less. Since im a mom I tend to be an over packer. I've really cut down and just brought necessities and it seems to work fine. I also bought one of these for my very rough 7 year old who seems to wear backpacks out within days of getting them, and his has survived a year and still looks brand new!

Carry-all for day trips, and carry-on for local and international travel. Used for camera bag, computer or iPad, chargers, meds, read/travel docs, change of clothes. No 'cons' found yet.

I like this backpack very much. It's comfortable and pretty

Highly recommend the bag if commuting with laptop.

Really love how large the bag is and how the laptop compartment is separate.

i have to carry two big textbooks and a laptop with me everyday for class, and it's so comfortable with this bag!

I use this product for school and work. It 100% perfect and it durable and perfect.

A Little small but still works great for its purpose.

I wish there was another zippered pocket. There is only the large laptop compartment, main compartment (I put all my school binders and books in here, can fit about 3 binders and 2 books), small zipper pocket (I put my phone and glasses in here), small mesh pocket (I put laptop cord and my journal in here)

I use this backpack every day to commute to work. I always bring my laptop, gym clothes, lunch, etc and everything fits nicely. I love how deep the side pockets are and a great back support that I get. I never paid more than $40 for a backpack before but this was a great investment. I ordered a grey/white with light green straps on the cover and I like the look of it as well.

When I needed a new backpack, I posted to Facebook and asked my friends to make recommendations. This backpack was the most often and most highly recommended. I sometimes walk to work (45 min) and needed a backpack that would be comfortable enough to allow for that walk while packed with a computer, books, and probably lunch. This backpack delivered. The only thing that has been a bit odd is that if I set it down on the floor, I have to be mindful of how I put it down or it tips over (i.e., place it with the front of the backpack against the wall).

I started out with a different women's recon that I bought to use for college. It was not durable at all and developed holes in the outer pockets after weeks of use. I used the warranty program and got this as a replacement and it's held up much better.

I use this backpack daily for work. I put my laptop, lunch, keys, wallet, earphones and badge in there everyday. I love all the pockets and different compartments. I will also use this as a hiking backpack as it is quite versatile. I took off one star because I thought the shoulder straps were a bit stiff and not as comfortable as others I have used. I've only used it for several weeks so I don't know how durable it is yet.

I use this product for carrying multiple things back and forth daily. And light hike use.