Customer Reviews The North Face Women's Recon

This back is the most amazing backpack I've ever had! The most recent backpack was one for my boyfriend and is the third one I've brought. I will never buy another kind.

Lightweight and beautiful backpack. Love all the compartments.

This backpack is comfortable with padded straps that sit just right. And, the fabric looks to be extremely durable. Plenty of compartments but not excessive where things would get lost. It's ideal in every way.

I have used this backpack in over 9 different countries in the past 4 years. this includes a variety of winter and summer activities such as snowboarding, biking, hiking, biking, travel. I used it as a pack for school as well. there are still no holes or tears. the durability is incredible and it is decently priced. I would highly recommend this pack to anyone.

Got the Recon backpack as a Hanukah gift. It's very comfortable to carry. Has lots of useful pockets both outside and inside. It's very durable. I use it for school and as a weekend bag.

I wish it comes with a bigger size. I still love it anyway, I highly recommend it.

I've had this backpack for over 10 years and it amazes me that it still doesn't show any kind of wear. I use it as my carry on every time I fly, I take it on day hikes in the mountains to carry lunch and extra clothes, plus water bottles and emergency gear. I use it snow skiing to carry extra layers, goggles, sunscreen, water, snacks, boots, and head gear. It's extremely versatile and as I said, it will last your forever. Mine still looks awesome, no fraying threads or ripping fabric anywhere, even at the points where you would expect it like where the shoulder straps are sewn to the top of the bag, and I have carried very heavy loads, especially as a carry on when I fly (heavy laptop + power supply, hardback books, snacks, toiletry kit, etc etc). I will always buy North Face after seeing how durable these backpacks are. I'm very impressed.

Works well for school and at the same time perfect for road trips, camping, etc. Durable, and these backpacks always prove to stand the test of time. Would buy again.

Perfect bag with pockts and very nice looking. A must have. I use for the gym.

Everything that I expected! Looks small but holds so much and doesn't become bulky when full, which is my favorite part. Also feels great on my back. I can't even feel all the weight that on my back. Definitely recommended!

The color and quality of the product is awesome. It feels so relaxed while carrying a laptop inside. Spacious and fits well over my shoulders.

Bought the Summit Gold Ripstop backpack as a everyday bag, diaper bag, and for day hiking. After using a Swiss Gear Ibex Backpack and recently selling to buy a NF backpack i'm glad I did but mad I didn't sooner this north face backpack is far more comfortable to wear than my Swiss Gear was and lighter also. The size is alittle smaller but that's what I wanted due to not carrying my laptop so much anymore. Overall the appearance is nice, love the chest and waist straps and the mesh pockets for water bottles and the other one to put whatever you need on the spot in. And the little whistle built into the shoulder clasp is a nice touch. North Face 1 Swiss Gear 0

I love this bag. As soon as I got it I wored it to school the next day. My last bag last bag was on the verge of breaking. I give it a 5 stars !!! And very recommended.

My daughter is a freshman in high school and carries all her books home from school. The backpack is very good quality. She has a shoulder injury and we find that the bag distributes the weight evenly. The lower strap goes around the waist to balance the weight. This bag should last for several years. The pockets are deep and the color great.

Have been using the bag for a few weeks now and everything appears in good condition; no problems.

I love my new north face bag! I use it for school and I'm able to fit all my stuff in it. It's the best bag for school. I recommend to anyone. I've fallen in love with bag. Also the north face experience is amazing it's the best online experience ever

highly versatile and comfortable backpack that I know we will have for many years.

This backpack is perfect for middle school and up. It holds my son's surface, phone and all of his books, pens and pencils. The durability of this backpack is unmatched. Lastly, it is a cool backpack.

It is for my son for high school...he loves it. very good quality which I was looking for.

Perfect size for my son for back to school. Protective sleeve for his laptop and plenty of room fir everything else. Great quality and very attractive. He loves it!

I love this backpack! I was looking for a new backpack with a laptop sleeve and that can accomodate a hydration pack for day hiking. I first tried the Burton Day Hiker 23L, but I didn't like the color when it arrived and It didn't have enough compartments/organization for going to class. I also tried the Patagonia Refugio Pack 28L but I hated the way it was organized. Then I tried this one and it's great. Just enough compartments, without getting crazy. The main compartment holds a laptop in a thin, but padded sleeve, a tablet (or sometimes I put a stiff mousepad in there) with plenty of space for a couple notebooks, textbooks or binders or a sweatshirt. I haven't run out of space yet. The laptop sleeve also has a shock absorbing spring thing at the bottom of the bag, so if you drop your backpack, there's extra protection for your laptop. It's also great for a day hike. I bought a Platypus 3L bladder. This is a very big bladder and it just barely fit in the bag, but it did. It would not have fit in the laptop sleeve because it's too long and the laptop sleeve is a bit shorter than the bag itself (because of the shock absorbing). Also, I'm not sure if that's what you're supposed to do. It seems like it would stretch the sleeve. It worked great outside the pocket. With the waist and sternum straps buckled, the shoulder straps tightened appropriately and the side straps tightened (those that control the depth of the bag), the backpack was easy to carry, even with a lot of water. It brings the weight close to you, like it should. Also, due to the slightly structured back, it keeps my shoulders up and my back straight. I tried the men's and the women's versions. Here are the differences I noticed: - the straps seem much more comfortable on my shoulders and on my chest, especially with the sternum strap buckled. The bag itself seems slightly narrower as well. - the back and the straps are a softer material that I liked a lot more. However, the men's version had a lot more mesh, which I think would improve airflow if you're sweating. That being said, I've gotten sweaty with this backpack and it's manageable, but could be better. There is a rigid center piece that is not padded and should not be touching your back that does provide some airflow. A couple of minor things: 1 - I wish the outermost mesh pocket that you see on the back of the bag could hold a bike helmet. That's what I thought it was for, but mine did not fit while the bag was relatively empty. It has come in handy for random things I need to be easily accessible. 2 - the mesh side pockets are very roomy, which is good. You can fit a nalgene on both sides I think. But, even with the elastic, it doesn't get very small when empty. I stupidly stuck a granola bar wrapper in there with a couple other things and ended up chasing after it on a hike. I think it would be better with an adjustable bungee drawstring.

This is my second desicion to buy a bookbag from northface,because iI found that the item o product is excellent quality and warranty life. Thank you

This backpack is exactly what my high schooler wanted. The size is perfect, the pockets work for all their gear and accessories.

I replaced my old recon with this year's model and couldn't be happier. The quality seems to be very good, and I'm confident in knowing that if it fails to uphold, North Face has a good customer service and returns system.

Love how this backpack helps to keep me organized! It fits great and is not too bulky!