Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

I loved this backpack so much! Sadly, I just had it recently stolen at school (after only 1 month of use :/ ) and I really miss it a lot. Sometimes during long drives on the highway , I still think of her (yes, it's a her), sitting on the shoulders of some miserable soul out there... But I digress, now that I'm browsing backpacks again, I figured I should review this one. I bought the grey/maroon colorway at The North Face store in Brentwood. It fit perfectly (6'1, bigger build) and always hung on comfortably. No matter how much stuffed I piled into every compartment - books, folders, notebooks, clothes, water bottles, tablets and keyboard - it always remained the same shape and didn't feel heavy like my basic Jansport would with 1/3 of things in there. Absolutely heartbroken that I don't have my backpack anymore, but I am looking forward to purchasing a new one again soon. If you are really considering purchasing a North Face bag, buy THIS backpack! Recon is the way to go, you won't regret it! Just don't lose it or you'll be left heartbroken like my lonely self, left with nothing to hold on to, but vivid reminiscence of the wonderful times spent with my beloved Recon backpack..

I am using the product for everyday needs and hiking. It's extremely comfortable and holds everything I need. Well worth the money and it's going to last a long time!!

Great for carrying the necessary items a high school junior needs on a daily basis. It has great features.

I use last year's model of this backpack daily for both work and classes. It is honestly the most comfortable backpack I have ever used, even when packed with books. After a full year of daily use, mine still looks brand new and performs like the day it shipped. I have recommended this bag to everyone I know that is looking for a bag. The straps are comfortable with the gel lining and haven't worn with daily use. If I ever need a new backpack, I'll come back to The North Face every time.

Got this backpack specifically for travel to Tahiti and Bora Bora for Honeymoon. Wanted to get my husband a good backpack that he would use for a carry-on but also for hiking around the islands! Too soon to tell how well it will hold up over time, but the backpack is very sturdy so it is very promising! ALSO, Love the colors!

I absolutely love my women recon backpack! Fits all my books and notebooks, laptop/charger, iPad and so much more! North face I my go to for backpacks! They continue to outdo themselves! There packs are always trendy, useful, well designed and well made! And they last! College MUST have!!!!!!!! Highly recommend!

I purchased this for my daughter, after the Jester backpack proved too small for all of her books and school accessories. This backpack easily fits her Mac, in a cozy protective sleeve, all her books and three ring binders. There is extra padding on the back, helpful to protect the Mac and helpful on her back. I was not happy having to purchase a second backpack, but the durability and function of this backpack makes it worth it. This is the only backpack I would purchase, and I would purchase it again.

Loved the bag. Overall spacious but the laptop compartment runs slightly small.

So great for the day to day and weekend trips! My husband had a ratty old backpack he used for everything and so I got him this one for his birthday. We're amazed at how a quality backpack can be such a game changer!

It's great for school! I got the all-black and it has really useful pockets and lots of spaces to keep it organized.

My daughter didn't have enough room with her current backpack to carry everything she needed for school but this backpack is roomy, comfortable and stylish!

I love my Recon backpack and was extremely amazed by how beautiful my yellow/black Recon backpack is. The color caught my eye when I perused the online store but when I saw it in person, it really amazed me at how sharp the yellow color is and how sleek the combination of colors looked on my backpack. As I'm a college student, it was important for me to find a backpack that could not only fit my laptop but also all my textbooks. I found that the Recon was able to fit everything - albeit a little snugly (in retrospect, I should probably have gotten a backpack with a bigger capacity). I loved how many compartments the backpack has and how many things I could actually fit in it if I arrange everything carefully. As my backpack almost always weighs at least 30 pounds, I really needed a backpack with good support. I am happy to say that the Recon offers both a sternum and a waist strap to help distribute the weight more evenly. When those two straps are attached, I almost feel no weight at all on my back. I'm quite amazed by how well these straps work! The little whistle that is attached to the sternum strap is also quite neat - I just hope I never find a need to use it. I also love how much comfort the back padding offers and how the shoulder straps don't dig into my shoulders like average backpacks do. I also use a hydration system and am happy to report that this backpack is hydration system compatible. I like that the shoulder strap includes a little loop for you to hook your hydration system hose to. I think the materials that make up the backpack is also quite sturdy and seems to be something that will last a long time. Overall, I'm happy with this product! I've only had it a week so I haven't really tested out all the features yet. So far, I'm really satisfied with the price I paid and the quality of the product.

Love it! Great quality!

Love this backpack! the color is great! North Face products are very durable and well made. I am sure this product will live up to North Face's reputation.

I use this backpack for school M-F and day hikes on the weekend and its perfect for both! Enough pockets to hold and organize everything you need, but not so many that stuff gets lost. Looks better (more casual) in person than it does in the website pics. My water bottle doesnt fall out of the side pockets either, which is a problem I've had with other backpacks.

Things are fantastic with this product and overall anything made by your company is very well produced.

This backpack is such a great backpack because I carry mine in school at all times and this is the first time my back and shoulders don't hurt even though I carry a large load of books, binders, and notebooks.

I use this for school. Very practical and spacious for all my books.

I use the backpack for pretty much everything. As a student, I rely on this backpack everyday to carry everything I need. Never have I not had enough room to fit everything I needed for the day and with all the various pockets and compartments, I can be organized as well. I'm also a percussionist and I'm able to fit a remarkable number of drumsticks and mallets and even a drum pad in with your typical school supplies. Even with everything in my backpack, it's remarkably comfortable on my back. This is my first purchase from The North Face and I'm looking forward to my next purchase from them. Thank you The North Face for such a superb product and amazing service!

use as carry on for trips Daily long excursions with family to carry camera and kids gear Excellent color choices - chose the spectra yellow for easy visibility

This backpack has a lot of compartments. These compartments come in handy since I use this backpack for school and need places to store all my school supplies such as my calculator, without having to dig in my backpack. The backpack also seems to be made of a sturdy material and is pretty insulated, so it is water resistant to a certain extent, which come sin handy on rainy days.

I use this backpack for school five days a week, it is comfortable, awesome, and I will continue to trust North Face with almost all of my outdoors/apparel equipment.

Im a nursing student that no longer lives on campus which means my whole day needs to fit in my backpack. We have to have so much with us for just a day that I had to get a larger bag. This is perfect for holding all my books, snacks, laptop and my stethoscope fits well in the smaller tablet holder. Its taller and allows you to put everything in and when you zip it up you don't have to worry about it not being able to zip. The amount of pockets it provides it wonderful to keep everything organized! Its amazing how comfortable it is walking long distances with about 25 plus pounds on your back. Any college student would benefit from this backpack!

Great for freshman high school student.... Piles of room for all needs

It fits all my material needed for college, including notebooks, textbooks and laptop. It has lots of padding and the color is great. I've gotten lots of compliments on it.