Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

Bought for my 13 year old to use for the new School year, roomy and durable.

Absolutely love this back pack. My husband has one and my oldest daughter has had hers for 2 and a half years and it still looks brand new.

I love this product. It is such a nice backpack. It is very lightweight, and it doesn't directly contact my back - keeping the amount of sweat down. Would definitely rebuy this.

I like the fact that there are many pockets and the pockets are big enough I can fit my books in there.

Best backpack I've ever had. I had one before that lasted 5 years and counting but wanted a new one. This is perfect. Also the colors are awesome. It fits everything I've ever needed to put in a backpack. Love it.

Every 5 years I seem to buy a new bag and they keep getting better and better. Thankful for such a great product.

LOVE the new design compared to the old Borealis. Such an improvement for college students, especially!

I did not want this backpack. My previous NF backpack had an unfortunate accident and was beyond repair. I looked at every bag they had before deciding on this bag and I don't regret the upgrade. I miss my old bag, but this has a pocket specifically lined for my glasses and one to keep my computer save. The last bag had a pouch in the main compartment for my computer, but it still got scratched from time to time. This bag is so awesome and comfortable. I use it for everything. It's going to travel the world with me just like it's predecessor, but it's also nice enough to take into the office. I didn't want this bag, but I'm so happy I have it.

I'm very picky and maybe slightly ocd. I had ordered about 3-4 different brands and types of back pack that I thought would be great for everyday use but also for riding my motorcycle. I had been looking at this recon for awhile. Didn't pull the trigger on this one due to the fact that its not a motorcycle backpack. But now I'm glad I picked it up. First the materials seems to be pretty top notch. The size is perfect, not too big or small. I especially don't like wide backpacks when riding my bike. Besides the organizational features and other nice specs, I enjoy the easy access stash pocket the most. When I'm going to work I can just throw mey keys in there for easy access for later. When I'm riding my motorcycle and I have to take off my gloves, I can just shove them in the quick stash pocket and they fit pretty snug in there. Overall I'm glad I had picked up this pack, just wished I would have picked it up earlier rather then wasting my time ordering those other previous packs.

I'm using this bag for my first year in college, and I couldn't be more happy. It is both stylish, useful, and it perfectly fits my 15" laptop. The water bottle holders are lifesavers too.

I use this backpack for biking and hiking. It holds everything I could ever want while on my adventures and the sleek style is a huge plus! It's very practical with its pockets and features.

After my old NF backpack finally wore out after using it through college, grad school, and two years overseas, this is what I got to replace it. If it holds up as well as the last I will be extremely happy.

I just started using this backpack for school. It's perfect for carrying lots of books and a laptop. There's plenty of room and is lightweight and good quality.

Top quality

I love this version of the recon. Economical, reliable and practical.

Love the new BLACK CAMO print. It is black with a subtle camo print. Durable and classy with designated pockets for a variety of uses.

My previous backpack was a NF recon bought in 2010 that I used up until I bought this one. Just goes to show how long lasting and durable these backpacks are! Always a good investment.

I bought the earlier version of the Women's Recon backpack years ago and it has held up very well. This new version that I purchased seems more spacious as they removed a lot of the small pockets in the second zipper compartment. The colors are exactly as they appear on the computer, attractive and vibrant. I will be using this backpack to walk around my college campus.

You can never have enough storage space. Inside organizations pockets. Padded back and great laptop protection.

I love the backpack is super light weight also this backpack has lasted for a very long time plus it's perfect for school

Great backpack for college, lots of pockets and space for books, pens and a large laptop compartment. Very comfortable, stylish and durable!!

Honestly it has everything I need to fit stuff comfortably. It's like other bags where I had to put everything in one slot. There's plenty of space. Yellow is not my favorite color but I loved the way it looked and couldn't pass it up.

I haven't had this backpack for very long but so far I love it. I've used it for travel so far but plan on using it for school as I head to college. I love all of the compartments as it will help me keep all of my stuff nice and organized. Also, it is extremely comfortable and it fits a lot. The straps on the back are nice because I can tighten it against my back so it isn't too bulky. The last north face backpack I had didn't have that feature which I didn't like. However, this backpack seems to be the perfect backpack for me! Since I haven't had it too long I can't comment on durability or anything like that but so far it seems to hold up well.

Love this backback. High quality zippers. Feels 10 times lighter than my previous backpack with the same load. Very roomy and works well for my daily commute carrying my EDC and a laptop occasionally.It is also great for travel and the front pocket is very roomy and easily fits extra clothing if necessary. The only thing I would change is that I would add some small mesh compartment to the main pocket to hold small gears in place.

Perfect bag for my commute to my job as well as to my grad school. Lots of room to put more stuff when needed and also can be collapsed if only I need to fit in less stuff.