Customer Reviews The North Face Women's Recon

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??_..

I have a junior in high school with a lot of heavy books, binders, & iPads this fits them all perfectly! Got her the all black with bright pink straps.

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 !!

I got this backpack for a family trip to the Sedona and the Grand Canyon - it was perfect! Lots of pockets to hold snacks, water bottles, lotion, hand wipes and jackets. It was not too heavy and the straps were comfortable and well fitting.

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!

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 !

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 for my daughter for VBall tournaments to carry around all her asst coach "stuff"... she will use it for college next year... has ample room, stylish, and very comfortable, pleased with the purchase. LOVE Zappos, GREAT service, selection, and shipping!

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.

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

This is the best backpack I've ever owned! I'm petite, 5'1 and this bag is the perfect size. I can carry my laptop, books, 2 water bottles and sweater and thanks to the well-designed padding, there's no discomfort on my back or shoulders. Also fits well beneath an airline seat.

I have used the backpack for a while. In fact, I did a lot of comparison before making my choice. This backpack is useful for its multiuse pockets, not too many nor too few. Also, I like the material of the backpack, feels solid. Not to mention the color.

This is the best day pack ever. I love how it looks, feels, and how it is long lasting. I can use this day pack for a good 3-4 years. I love it. Highly recommend it!

I love this new backpack. I use it in college to carry around my books and laptop sometimes. It feels good, never heavy or painful. The straps and back panel are very comfortable. It is quite spacious, and the front pocket has a ton of storage compartments.

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.

I've had this same pack for awhile now. And let me just tell you, I commute everywhere with it, even packed full it's comfortable, I mountain bike pretty hardcore, SO PERFECT In the Laptop compartment it has a clip perfect for a camel H2O pack. It's like it's meant to be, never punctured or anything for me. And I allso have a 17inch laptop, first bag I've ever owned that works with it comfortable. It has so many bells and whistles it's unbelievable. All of the clips and zippers are really high quality and don't seem to be breaking or wearing hard anytime soon. None of the miscellaneous strings and anything ever get caught up and In anywhere, I just wish they had a restraint for the waist strap. Because sometimes that gets annoying I resorted to zip ties. And it's as waterproof as a tortoise shell, I mean like NO water could ever penetrate this thing from the front of it at least. And it's really breathable, also. It's a really non-fatiguing pack, too! If you ever want a pack that'll live throughout you're long life. And still have some life in it. This is tho one. Good day to you all.

This backpack is everything I was looking for. It holds my 32oz water bottle securely, my 17" laptop (a little snug, but it works!), an extra pair of shoes, and all my other stuff that I find myself needing on a daily basis. I use it mostly for commuting/school, but have also taken it on day hikes and it's so comfortable, even when I have it filled to the brim. I also use this backpack while a passenger on my partner's motorcycle, and I like to think the bright yellow color draws more attention to us so that other drivers take more notice. And I know it doesn't say that it's waterproof, but I got caught i n a huge Texas summer storm recently while waiting for the bus, and everything inside was dry, dry, dry. That was a wonderful surprise.