Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

After 5 years with my old NF backpack, it was time to get a new one. They no longer carried my old one, but this one is the same great quality, but with a few more bells and whistles. Perfect size for school and carry-on travel for plane. Looking forward to 5 more good years.

This backpack is the best...i was a little shaky about it at first but its freakin amazing

I bought this backpack for college, but I haven't used it yet. It seems spacious enough to hold a few books and a laptop. Seems a lot more durable than the previous High Sierra backpacks I've owned. Happy with the purchase so far.

Though they have made some minor changes to the pack since I received mine, about 7 years ago when I was about to go off to college, the general structure is the same. It has gone through carrying heavy books and laptops to and from classes, traveling abroad, hiking, etc. I have basically "put it through the wringer". All the zippers still function properly, the material hasn't torn or have holes, all of the snap buckles still function, and I couldn't be happier with it, EXCEPT I want a new backpack and can't come up with a valid reason to buy another??_..

Well these products really superb. Out there if people see these north face bags anyone can tell which products is come from. Everyone of kids dreaming of northe face bags or etc. I do really theses products. This is my 2nd time using north face book bags. I just love it !!

This is the 4th RECON Backpack I have purchased for family members. They absolutely love it!

I BBOUGHT THIS BACK PAC FOR MY DAUGHTERS BIRTHDAY .SHE'S IN COLLAGE NEEDED TO CARRY ALL HER STUFF. WAS GREAT JUST WHAT SHE NEEDED AND WANTED .GREAT BACK PACK

I am a student and i have had this bag for 5 years. I got it before i started 6th grade and now i'm about to become a sophomore. The bag has held up perfectly and it shows no sign of wearing out. It fits all of my books, folders, binders, and pencils just fine with room for other little things. So space isn't a problem. I have also used this bag for travel and it fits a couple pairs of clothes and is very easy for air plane travel. This bag is also good for hikes because it has so much room. The front pouch is very useful as i use it frequently. Overall this is the perfect bag for, a student, traveler, hiker, adventurer, and for city traveling. I highly recommend this backpack!

Great, functional backpack The North Face Recon is a sharp looking backpack. It has great back padding and a stiff frame sheet support, and carries loads well. The straps are thin, cushioned, and comfortable. The cinch straps help tighten down the load. The organizer pocket is laid out well, and the pocket itself has decent capacity. For now I'm putting extra magazines in the laptop sleeve, as I need to get a smaller/lighter laptop... The fabric is durable and the zippers are smooth. The bottom is extra durable. The pack also seems to be decently water resistant, I walked into work when it was raining the other day, so about 5 minutes from car to door, and the innards were still dry. The pack seems very functional, comfortable to carry, it is expandable if you need it but you can also pack it lighter. Overall I'm very satisfied with the purchase.

Bought this for my son. He likes it so far. He says it's roomy and holds everything he needs including books and a laptop. Only had it a little while, so we'll have to see if it wears well.

One thing I felt about this backpack that I haven't felt on other backpacks is the comfort when you use it, it feels so soft an light and you can put lots of things in it. You can even put a sweater in the "little net bag". I really enjoy this bag !

Bought this for my husband to replace an older North Face backpack. he has been very happy with it so far, especially the padding and strap across the chest, which he says really helps relieve back pain. It could be a tad bigger but the pockets are organized well for his needs.

This back pack is not only stylish, it is also very comfortable. The padding in the back adds support while walking and helps with heavy stress on your back. This wonderful backpack can hold a lot too. It's very spacious. Three pairs of shoes fit into the main pocket with out struggle. The mesh pouch on the front allows for an easy place to put a snack. The straps buckle around your body to help with mobility while carrying a heavy load and let me tell you, it helps! Also if you are a laptop user, there is a perfect and padded laptop holder inside the main pocket. The other pocket for holding pens or other utensils is exactly was you need it to be, sections, organizers and even more pockets! This is the second northface backpack I have bought and there isn't a single thing I dislike about them. I feel confident and cool wearing it and it gets every job I need done. I would invest in a northface backpack any day of the week. Especially the recon.

Today I had to retire by recon pack of 5 years. I went to the store to try to get them to send it out for warranty, because I started to come apart at one of the seems. They instead offered just to replace it, because the manager deemed it probably unfixable and my mom made me accept. I cried as I was walking away with the new pack ( it just happend to be another recon ;-) ). That pack has survived for 5 years not only carries about 20 lb pounds a day to and from school, but any other adventure I have been on. I have climbed up 23 of New york's 46ers, overnight horse back riding trips, canoe and kayak trips, rock climbing, mountain biking, any airplane trip, sailing in Thailand, mission trips, 3+ day cancer walks, scuba diving trips, snowboarding out of helicopters and anything else you could imagine. It was really sad leaving it behind in that store! i wouldn't have if it didn't have a hole, bid enough for my books to start falling through

I was given this for my birthday - and i LOVE it. It is so durable, comfortable to wear and looks GREAT. There are pockets for everything and I can use it for school or leisure. We travel a lot as a family and I always need a backpack - whether we are flying internationally or taking trips here in the US. I would highly recommend this product.

When initially purchasing this pack I was concerned it might have been a bit too large from what I saw in the pictures. I was looking for something I could carry everyday in college, while still being able to take it outdoors and abuse it. Upon opening the box, I was very surprised by the packs compactness. It's ideally sized for school, with compartments for everything you would need. The first weekend I had it, it was tested. I was on a trip to Asheville, NC where it saw many elements from pouring rain to snow and dirt. It performed perfectly the entire week I was there, hiking and backpacking through the mountains. It was extremely comfortable to wear all day long. Much more comfortable than the packs I was issued in the military. This is a great product for anyone who needs an everyday pack capable of a variety of feats. Excellent purchase!

Got this because i travel on a train to and from work every day and hated carrying everything in a briefcase and other bags. This thing is comfortable, light weight, yet heavy duty, holds my laptop and all accessories as well as lunch and whatever else i can cram in there. Perfect size and support structure. Next stop is getting the next size larger for longer trips.

The bag is well made and stylish. My only complaint is the main pocket is one big pocket with a sleeve for the laptop. Would be nicer if there was more divided pocket in the main one for papers/books, and kept the laptop separate. Also, it is a little tight on large shoulders. Have to keep the straps longer to wear comfortably.

It is a great work bag. The only thing is it needs cushion at the bottom for the laptop. Very comfortable to carry. Great quality! Zappos is excellent!

This was a gift for my boyfriend he seemed to be pleased with it. The padding on the back makes this bag very comfortable. It is a very durable bag with many pockets, the pocket on front is a "stuff" pocket that doesn't have zippers which is handy for certain situations. This bag is a nice size, not too big but is adjustable to hold more stuff! Great bag!

I love this backpack & would deffinetly reccomend to all my friends. Thank you so much North face for your product and I really appreciate it

Another gift for my granddaughter and selected by her. Heaven forbid I should try to purchase something for a 16 year old without prior approval. She will love it.

This is a great backpack! No way is anyone s back going to hurt from carrying too many books with this one. The straps are very secure & it will hold many books plus a laptop.

best backpack ive ever owned! so much better than the LLBean bookbags, but may be a downgrade in size. very sturdy and reliable. waterproof. lots of nooks and crannies. LOVE IT! I bough it for my freshman and she is in love with this bag! perfect for hs students or college. fits everything she needs

I've had this backpack since 2008. Its my Go To. Take it with me to school every day and now I bring it to work with me. I bring it hiking and have even skied with it a few times. Its built real well. TNF doesn't mess around. I'm not sure if its water-proof but I've never had a problem with things getting wet. only 2 things have broken over the life of the pack. The zipper on the small pocket on the front and one of the plastic tightening things for the shoulder straps (nothing a zip tie couldn't fix). Overall extremely happy with the quality of this pack.