Customer Reviews The North Face Women's Recon

I've had my recon backpack for about two weeks so far but I haven't been able to use it as much as I would like due to weather. My only complaint is that it is a little darker than I thought it was going to be. That is probably a good thing so that it won't show stains like a lighter color would. It has plenty of pockets for keeping everything organized whether you're going on a plane ride or day hike you'll be able to find your stuff.

Other than the zipper catching now and then, just an amazing pack. Would easily buy again.

Purchased this backpack for my 14 year old daughter for school. Her old VB backpack did not hold up to the weight of her books, binders, laptop. She needed more room and sturdier construction. This pack fit the bill perfectly!! And bonus: she loves the color!!! Well done NorthFace!

This is a gift to my husband. He doesn't like to spend money on laptop bags but I gave him this bag anyway. And he loved it. He loved the way it reduces the weight on his shoulders. So far, holding up well and the color (black/grey) was nice.

I have never seen any other gift lasted that long with others . Made them thankful and remember me, the gifter very long. These North Face backpacks topped my list of gift items for friends and families.

I use this backpack for college, and it functions great for carrying many books to and from classes. Even with a heavy load it doesn't feel heavy on my back. It's much more comfortable than my last one. The only complaint I have is I wish the elastic pouch on the back was slightly bigger for the day when I need to pack an extra pair of clothes or a jacket, but it is a great backpack and I would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone.

I bought this backpack for college yet I seem to want to wear it everywhere... It has really good support and weight distribution. I loaded a 15-inch Dell XPS 15 laptop into it, put it on, and wearing it felt like I might have had a few small books in there, definitely not a heavy laptop! The colors (I got TNF Black/Powder Blue) look sci-fi and very polished; I really like my choice. The build quality is excellent, better than my older L.L. Bean backpack (which I had considered the best I had ever owned), and I like the thin profile when the backpack is empty. I have not fully loaded the backpack yet, however the amount of storage pockets available blew me away.

I picked this for my sister's 16th Birthday present because of the color. And it is wonderful. She loved it! It was so exciting to ooh and ahh over each pocket and strap!!

The backpack is excellent. It holds a ton of stuff and has many pockets to keep you organized. I really like how the side pocket for the water bottle is large enough for my big 32 ounce water bottle. I also like the pocket for the laptop, and the clip for keys. My only recommendation is to provide more color options like a pink or a turquoise.

Amazing Product I have put at least 40 poundsin this bag of gear and I thought it would break after a day of use due to such weight it has still held up and I have had it for 6+ Months now and have used it for a variety of things all of which it performed perfectly in

My parents got me this for a valentines day gift but also because i really needed a new backpack.I did my research and i was really self conscious of buying a back pack.But when i got this I could just tell it'd be a great backpack.It has tons of pockets (which i really needed).Next time if i need a new backpack I'm going to get this.

I'm a fitness instructor in NYC. This bag totally accommodates my active lifestyle.

Great quality and style. Really like the colors offered

I had the old version of the recon for 12 years. Really it just got too dirty and the elastic wore out. So I treated myself to the new version. It has clearly been refined in intelligent ways. It's got all the same pocket features but everything is much more compact and well placed. It looked like it wouldn't hold as much as the old one, but it does: the space is just utilized much more efficiently.

I got the surf green color which looks like a beautiful mint on the computer screen but when I got it in the mail is was an ugly green color. Y'all need to make your pictures of the product look like they do in real life. (Btw I know it's called surf GREEN but I went off of the picture) and they get really dirty really easily. The backpack also doesn't sit up. It's always falling over or sliding down. This product was horrible considering the money I paid for it.

I've owned the recon for a few years now and it looks just as good as when I initially purchased it. It has gone through the massive loads of stuff through nursing school, Texas gulf coast weather, and is now with me while I work. I also take it on outdoor adventures when need be. I love this backpack and will never buy another type. I doubt I'll have to replace mine any time soon, but if that time comes, I know exactly what I'll be purchasing!

I am a college swim coach and use this backpack for our travel meets. There are various sized pockets, great padding for computer/iPad and I trust it to hold up on the pool deck. I will also use it for personal use when I fly and travel on my own.

I bought this backpack four years ago when I started college. I wanted a backpack that would last me through college and beyond. This backpack has done just that! It always fits everything I need while remaining comfortable on my back. I have also traveled around the world with this backpack, from England to Russia to Singapore; it has held up every trip. I don't currently have this new and upgraded version, but I'm sure it will perform just as well. Highly recommended.

This backpack is the perfect size for my 14 year old. It's big enough to hold all her high school books without being too bulky or getting in the way. The construction is heavy duty without adding too much weight.

This was a gift and my boyfriend loved the gift. He is so happy with it and if he is happy, im very happy too.

This was a gift, but I loved it so much I bought on for myself as well. It's the perfect backpack for me. It is lightweight, but fits a surprising amount of stuff inside it. I am a teacher that uses it daily on my work commute as well as for casual recreation purposes. I wanted a backpack that wasn't incredibly oversized, could handle carrying everything I need, is comfortable, and looks good. This one easily checked off everything on my list and I would recommend it without hesitation.

Pros - the product is crisp looking, the zippers work smoothly without snagging, its comfortable, the pockets are easy to place items into and pull them out of, the side have large drink pockets which is great for students that take multiple drinks to school with them Cons - its a bit small in terms of storage (could probably fit maybe 1-2 average sized textbooks, a laptop, and a few folders), so if you are the type of student that likes to carry most of your books with you at once, I wouldn't recommend it. Also, there is this lower strap on the bag that rubs your back and hangs down and tickles your legs awkwardly (i suppose i could take scissors and cut them off....) Overall, great backpack with some minor quirks

I'm a college student so I was looking for a bag that's big enough, but not TOO big, like the one I had before. This bag is perfect in size. I can fit everything I need but there's not a ton of extra space either. I can comfortably fit a 15" laptop, 1.5" binder, several notebooks, a textbook, my planner, and a pencil case without the bag looking (or feeling) packed full. Overall, I would highly recommend this bag. I gave 4 stars because I got the grey/fan fare green and the green is several shades darker in person than it is online and was not what I was expecting at all. That doesn't change the functionality of the bag though, which is fabulous.

I had high expectations for this backpack and it didn't fail me! Perfect for any occasion I'm out and carries my heavy textbook without much discomfort. Would highly recommend!

I am a high school student. I love that I can carry ALL my books and MacBook in my Recon. I like ALL the compartments to easily access my school id and cash.