Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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.

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 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.

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!

It was great

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!!!