Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

easy to carry, not too heavy, fit my shoulder, perfect for me

Great color! Highly functional! Multiple compartments!

My daughter loved the north face recon backpack . It is really comfortable and great for school . Worth what was spent you will love it

This is an amazing backpack for students or day hikers! The bag is padded and engineered in a way that makes even a heavy load comfortable. I can have my laptop and textbooks in the bag without my back hurting. The color selection is amazing too!

I can wear it all day and still be comfortable. Perfect size for carrying everything I need for class without feeling overstuffed or bulky. Have used it for a couple day hikes and it's also perfect for that, I would definitely want it bigger for a longer excursion though. I've been debating a new bag for the past few months and I can't have asked for better with this one ! Also the color is the perfect finishing touch

This backpack is amazing it fits everything. I have a MacBook, cords, several books, all my pens, notecards, and lunch. The water bottle holders on the sides are great too and my large 320z. Bottle never falls out. I love the padded sunglasses pocket it keeps them so protected. I live in Reno and we had a blizzard the other day and walking to my classes my backpack got wet but not soaked and my stuff stayed safe!

I love this product and tell people to buy again and again.

Great Bag

I use this product for college and so far it has held up with all my books! Love the space and different pockets for different things.

I bought this backpack for my son to use in high school He loves it! It is very well made - very sturdy.

I use it for books and notebooks as I have many different studies I am in, also I use it when going out of town!

I do a number of day hikes a month here on Maui. And this back pack is the perfect solution to carrying just enough water, a light snack, sunscreen, cell phone, layers of clothing, and the necessary bathing suit and towel to cap off the day!

This backpack is very comfortable to use. Usually my backpacks make my back hurt because of all the lab books I put in there, but this North Face backpack makes it feel much lighter with all the cushions and packing.

I love this bag! Perfect for travel and the colors are the best! Regret not having one of these backpacks before now!

Love this bag. I would buy this exact one again

I bought this for my boyfriend. Everything is good but the picture seems bigger than the real product. I wish it is a bit bigger so that it will fit taller males better.

I walk a lot, and use mine to carry groceries and such!

North Face is known for the quality of their products and the Recon is no exception. I purchased this backpack in September of last year and I've been very pleased. If you are a student looking for a backpack that is comfortable and stylish, this is the right choice for you. Pros: The backpack has two main compartments. The large back pocket contains a laptop space, which is incredibly useful for students. The front compartment has multiple pockets of various sizes. Some backpacks lack small compartments and leave you digging around for utensils, but this backpack allows you to be organized. There are two large pencil holders to keep your writing utensils organized and mesh pockets that allow for extra storage space for all of your necessities. The front of the backpack has a small zippered pocket that is perfect for holding your keys or wallet. There are two mesh cup holders on each of the sides, which are convenient for holding water bottles or a thermos. This backpack is waterproof and is excellent at keeping your books and computer safe when walking around campus on rainy days. As with most North Face products, this backpack has held up incredibly well. All of the stitching has stayed together and the material is very tough and durable. This backpack has made carrying heavy loads of class material very easy. In the past, I've used backpacks that would make me feel like my back was going to break by the end of the day. This backpack distributes weight very easily, which makes it a good option for students. Cons: This backpack has very stiff padding on the back that takes away from the amount of storage in the large pocket. Although the padding takes away from the amount of storage space, it makes the backpack far more comfortable to carry. Unless you're trying to multiple books around campus, this won't be a problem. Overall, this backpack is a great choice for students who want a nice looking backpack that holds up to the test of time.

Love it so much. Favorite color. Very comfortable on the shoulders

This is one of best backpack ever!

Bought this as a gift for my girlfriend. She uses it to carry her computer on a bike commute to work and for hiking/climbing trips we take. She loves all the pouches/pockets for her headphones, etc. The bag seems very durable and well constructed. I'm sure it'll last her many years. When we picked it out online, she wasn't sure how much she would like it, but after using it for a couple weeks she is raving about it everyday.

I will make sure I get another one soon!

I love it! It's carries a bunch of stuff and it's many pockets are very convenient.

I purchased this backpack in the beginning of my second semester of college and I feel as though it has made a world of difference in my college experience. Okay, I may be exaggerating, but as someone who can almost exclusively enjoy something only if it is organized, this backpack has helped me enjoy school so much more. It's durable enough to carry my 15 hour load on my back without any seams ripping or zippers breaking and it's variety of pockets make it easy to carry my wallet, post it notes, keys, pens, etc. I no longer carry a purse! This backpack was a wonderful investment, truly worth more to me than I think North Face would ever charge for it.

No complaints