Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

Good

It's freat for school because it's helpful to carry books around with it.

The straps on the zinc grey and kimono green recon backpack aren't green like they are in the picture they are actually grey with green flex vent which I have a problem with. The straps are so small, I don't like having to wear the backpack all the way right on my back I like it loose, free flowing and when I try to do that the straps don't allow it, I was much more happier with the guy backpacks I would like it if the strap wrapped all the way around my shoulder and arm instead of getting rubbed by the extension strap.

Even though the backpack is beautiful in design, it is very heavy and uncomfortable. The backpack itself weighs at least 5 pounds. When I first placed it on my shoulders with my notebooks, it felt like my upper body blood circulation was being cut off and I got tired faster. Also when you place the backpack on the floor it will not stand straight. You will have to place it on its front or back. I don't don't want to return it but at the same time I'm not happy with it.

I love this backpack! I use it in college, while traveling, and for anything else! It is big and roomy enough to fit everything I could need, while at the same time being really cute.

It is great for walking around campus, it holds all my books and laptop. Doesn't feel heavy and just makes my 20 minute walks much easier.

I brought this book bag for my daughter, and when she received it she was super excited, because she could get all her books and computer into it, and it wasn't bulky or heavy!!! She absolutely loves it!!

We purchased this backpack for our son because it seemed to be better made than others we had looked at. The stitching and seams are well done, and the fabric and pockets seem durable as well. Our son is very pleased with the design of the backpack. It's very convenient to have a small pocket for change, cell phone, or sunglasses that's so easy to get to. It also has a pouch perfect for storing pens and pencils which used to get lost in the bottom of other bags and could make a mess! We are very pleased with this product!

Best backpack I've ever had. I can use it for school, hiking, car trips or anything I want it for. A must have for everyone

I bought this backpack for my first year of high school. Was still using it when I graduated college this past year. After, I took it to Europe. Got there, around, and back & I know I'll be able to use it for whatever comes next. Has wear, but nothing on it has ever broken. Not the straps, the bottom, or any of the zippers. Really a fantastic bag, even after 9 years!

My daughter is using this bag for school, carrying a lot of books plus a Chromebook. So far is doing a great job and has a great look.

I use this backpack for school and I love having easy access to my things because of all of the pockets, and I also love the pocket on the front of the bag because i can roll up a jacket and tuck it in there, I'm also a huge fan of having two pockets on the sides, one for my water and one for my smoothie

This is an amazing backpack. It fits EVERYTHING I needed for the first day of school. 2 large binders, 3 notebooks, 2 pencil pouches, locker shelf, and so much more. The pockets are extendable, and are very roomy. The laptop sleeve is very nice and is lined with fleece. It has many pockets and is overall the best backpack I've ever bought.

This bookbag is definitely a down size from my previous bookbag (high sierra) however I don't mind it being slightly smaller because it prevents me from carrying all of my college books around. The back support is amazing, but I don't find all the straps attractive (specifically the one that goes across the chest).

I gave this to my granddaughter for her birthday. She loves it! It will be used as a backpack for school as well as for traveling with her softball team.

I use this backpack for the nursing program. It has great room and fits all my needs! Has great space and Keeps all my school work and personal belongings separate. Even has pockets for a couple of snacks for the days I am to busy to be able to stop! It is by far the most comfortable backpack I have ever purchased!

This is the second Recon backpack I've had. I could have kept my previous one forever, but it was a little small for my taste. This new version is more true to size, and I like how the front bag is higher up so it is easier to access my supplies like pens and headphones. The side pockets also have the expandable mesh material that can hold almost any bottle shape.

This is a great backpack for school! My daughter is going into high school this year and i'm fully confident that it will last her all of high school and college. I love the life time warenty and i definitely feel like i'm getting my money's worth! Her favorite thing in the backpack is the built in pencil case! She loves how organized and easy to reach it makes her school supplies. The furry first pocket makes me sure that her phone is safe in her backpack all day at school! AMAZING BACKPACK!!!

My granddaughter is very happy with this gift. She loves North Face product. I cannot compliment enough North Face's customer service department, who quickly corrected a mistaken delivery so that I could deliver the backpack on my granddaughter's birthday. Thank you, North Dace.

I like this bag because it did was supposed to: protect my computer and carry my textbooks without putting extra strain on my back. And it delivered. However, there wasn't much space for a pencil pouch or an extra sweatshirt.

I love the color of the backpack and the Recon holds so much but the design of this Women's backpack is terrible. Most people will miss it but if you look at the straps they are half the size of the men's and they attach about an inch below the top of the bag instead of at the top. This makes the bag sit higher on your shoulders, and it sticks out more and looks funny. The description doesn't tell you the design differences from men's but they are not "made to fit women." The straps are also curved to "fit women's bodies" but they get in the way and hit you in the neck if you turn your head toward your shoulder. Long story short: go for the regular Recon not women's because it will fit so much better. I hope North Face will get more colors for men's or fix the design.

Purchased for my granddaughter who is a 7th grader. Very stylish and roomy enough for all her books.

I used it for school, and it was great.

Perfect for school and travel! Fits the 15" MacBook Pro comfortably.

great product. good looking. glade I bought this backpack then buying a supreme backpack.