Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

TNF backpacks are the only brand I will buy for my kids. They are super sturdy and last multiple school years. The only reason we buy new ones is for a change in color. This purchase is for my daughter who will be a freshman in college in the fall. Love that the purple-ish color is subtle on this one. Highly recommend!!

This is an awesome back pack it fits absolutely everything I'd need and more. I really love he outer pockets for more necessary things as well as the laptop sleeve. Highly recommend.

I couldn't be happier with this purchase. My old backback finally wore out after years of daily use so I was looking for something as durable and couldn't be happier with it. It's lightweight, which is perfect, as I use it for my daily commute and definitely plan on taking it to my trip to Europe in a few weeks as it's got a ton of space for everything I would need. 10 out of 10, would recommend!

I recently graduated college and moved to a new city for medical school. I needed to replace my old backpack that had been falling apart from years of carrying around my laptop and heavy books. The RECON is the perfect size for me -- I can fit my sleeved-laptop in its designated pocket, my lunch, gym clothes, and sweatshirt in the middle pocket, and smaller items (keys, phone charger, etc) in the front pocket. The side mesh pockets are deep and stretchy and can securely hold my 750 mL water bottle or coffee mug. The straps are comfortable and the pack distributes the weight of its contents very nicely for my long walking commute. My only con is that the backpack was relatively stiff upon receipt, but I'm sure it'll loosen up with use.

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The Recon backpack is perfect for anyone who is in school or who loves traveling and exploring! I love that amount of pockets it has, just enough that everything is organized and not too many that everything gets lost. I take it EVERYWHERE, very versatile. I LOVE how there is a new zipper pocket/sleeve just for your laptop or iPad. It's also very light weight which is great for the shoulders and back. You can hold a lot of stuff in and it feels really light. Overall, I highly recommend this backpack to any student or any person who loves traveling.

I used this for school last year and I am going use it again this year without replacing my current one. The back is very stiff but I didn't notice it while I was carrying it. It fits so much but never looks over stuffed! I put it through a lot this year on campus and it still looks brand new. The only thing I would not recommend it for is airplane travel because it is hard to bend.

I use the Recon backpack every time I travel. I love the size, the way it looks, and the overall practicality of it. I would highly recommend this backpack to frequent travelers, students, and anyone who is constantly on the go.

I have previously used Jansport, but this bag is 1000X better than any Jansport bag I ever had. I throw a book, some work papers, my tunes and my laptop and I am good to go for the commute. On weekends I take it with me whether I am going to the store or the lake. Its very versatile and its just perfect for my needs. Sorry I took so long to convert :).

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Overall, I love this bag. It was stiff at first but after a month or so the straps and back were more comfortable. The pockets are great, especially the fleece lined sleeves for a computer, tablet, and phone. It is also pretty water resistant as I walked across campus in the pouring rain and all my stuff stayed dry. The only downside is that the water bottle holders are not very durable. I always carry a water bottle and one of the holders started to tear after only having this bag for a few months.

I use this bag every darn day. I ride a scooter, and I need a reliable bag in order to get all my stuff around with me. I actually got mine on sale half off! This bag is great! It usually takes me about a month to ruin something I use every day...I overpack things, drop it, the cats try to attack it, spill stuff on it, tear it, etc. My recon bag is still in perfect condition after using it over a year. Highly recommend!! The things I usually bring in it are a bulky laptop, clothes, makeup, hairbrush, phone and charger, notepad, books, and always my water bottle. Plenty of room! I've also used it as a personal item on flights and taken it camping.

I had a different north face backpack for 10 years of school use it finally gave out. I got this one to replace it and I have to say out of all the brands of backpacks I have used north face really stands the test of time. I am in my first year of college and I know this will take me beyond my four years. It is even comfyier than the first one and is easier on my back and shouldres. The only thing is the colors in the photos seem bolder than what you get

I have had recons classic and current!!! Straight forward bag...

love it i don't know why you would buy any other backpack

Please Bring Back the NorthFace Bigshot!!!

Bought this pack for EDC and I love it. Very roomy & very comfortable.

I was iffy about TNF backpacks because I was a used to to LL Bean bookbags that I've had for the past 7yrs and the lining on the inside is falling apart so I decided to buy a north face. My main concern was wondering if my hp 15.6' laptop would fit in the sleeve and it does! :) I can fit my entire life In this bag which makes me happy. Ivhope this bag will last me as long as my LL Bean one did or longer.

It is so comfortable i can carry multiple textbooks at the same time, it protects my laptop, and i look good in it. However, i have a hard time fitting binders in it. Overall though, it is great for travel, hiking, and school and i love it, i just wish i could fit a one and a half inch binder plus some other stuff instead of only that one item.

For all of high school and most of college I have used my Recon backpack daily, and now after 6.5 years of heavy use it is just now showing light signs of wear. It is still holding up and usable today.

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When my mom took me into The North Face store when I was in high school, the sales person told us that this backpack had a lifetime guarantee. I was so excited and turned to my mom and said this is great! I can jut bring it back at the end of this year when it wears out like mine do every year. Well it didn't. I used it through college, grad school, and beyond. And now I'm 33 and have 4 kids and am passing it down to my 2nd grader just so I have an excuse to finally get a new backpack. I use it constantly and it still looks new. It looks like there are so many new features now on the newer version of the same bag. I can't wait to get a new one and I hope it lasts another 15 years +!

I mainly purchased this backpack for college, but I use it for literally everything in between. This backpack has been around the world and has been perfect! I love all the space and the well designed pockets. Also, there's enough padding and support so it's always comfortable.

I currently have an all-black Recon thought I purchased back around 2004. It replaced a red and black Recon that was stolen. I have travelled thousands of miles with just this bag. It can easily be a weekend bag. I love putting my shoes in the water bottle holders and jackets in the outside mesh pocket. The only thing I see missing in the current model is the keychain holder that really comes in handy when the bag is full and you want to find your keys in a hurry. The front top pocket zipper on mine broke years ago and I just sent it in for repair. I look forward to using it for years to come once I get it back!

I have had this North Face Recon backpack for two years and it still feels and looks like new. I believe this is a must if you are looking for a new backpack while in college. Not only should it be a backpack that you feel comfortable carrying around but also a backpack that you know will last you a long time. Any college student will like this because of its easiness to stay organized, its redesigned suspension for all day support, and quick access to side pockets to either hold your belongings such as keys or water bottle. Support: As student in college having a backpack that will provide the support that you need for all your books, notebooks, and laptop is essential. What I love about this backpack is that it provides extra padded support in both the shoulders and back. On both arm straps there is wide padding underneath the straps that runs along your shoulders and chest. This feature helps avoid that direct contact with the strap that can sometimes dig into your shoulders if your backpack is extra heavy. The padding on the back side of the backpack is really great because I am a person that gets back pain easily, and if my backpack is too heavy or I have been carrying something heavy for too long it creates even more pain. The padding can serve as a cushion or layer between what's inside your backpack and the backpack material that sometimes isn't very thick that will be touching your back area. Compared to my older backpacks that have ranged from Nike to other North Face styles, I can see feel the difference and support this bag truly does have. Lastly, there are adjustable straps that it comes with, which are some around your waist, in front of your chest, and along the sides. For my likeness, I think there are too many straps, and it is overwhelming adjusting all of them. However, they are removable. This lets me individualize it to how I like it.