Customer Reviews The North Face Women's Recon

Love this backpack! Tried a few other brands before I went back to the trusty, well fitting, North Face! I won't ever stray again from this brand for backpacks. Great padding on the arm straps and many pockets to keep everything organized. This backpack holds a lot even though it doesn't seem super big.

I've been using this backpack for about 3 weeks. It has been very comfortable to carry and I've been carrying it a lot. I have a small frame and it fits me well. The outside pocket is nice to stuff something in quickly or make something easily accessible. I've been carrying my iPad there on vacation so I could pull it out quick and with the snapping strap, I feel safe having there while in crowds. The padded area inside the main pocket is great for that also. I have no complaints about the bag.

Purchased this for my 17-year old granddaughter. She loves it. Great design and very durable. Highly recommend this backpack.

Just what I wanted. Enough pockets so things don't get lost on the bottom of the bag but a big enough space for a light weekends packing. At 5'4" the size is perfect for my height, padding makes it quite comfortable and cool on your back. Hideaway waist strap is a good addition to keep them out of your way when there not needed. Great find!

I purchased this backpack because I have a little over a mile walk to school each way and I generally carry my laptop, several folders, 1-2 books, a water bottle, a coffee tumbler, and miscellaneous school supplies. This bag turned out to be perfect for me. It is specifically made for women, so the length of the bag is perfect for my back. The straps are super comfy and the waist belt helps distribute the heavy load so that not too much weight is on my shoulders. I would definitely recommend this bag for its utility and its great colors!

I am a full time college student, I carry at least 3-4 thick textbooks and this backpack can handle them all. It is very supportive and durable. It holds a camelbak water bottle nicely! Organizational pockets are great! I have my ti 83, tons of pencils and pens and even has nice slots for my id's and debit cards! The best part is the east access pocket at the top, I usually just toss my car keys in there. When I carry a laptop, the backpack is so well cushioned you barely feel it against your back! This is the most I have ever spent on a backpack for school but it is well worth the purchase!

This item was purchased as a Christmas gift for my daughter, who was absolutely delighted with it. My review is really for Zappos. Lightning fast service! Ordered online in Virginia on Monday the week before Christmas and it was delivered in Denver, Colorado, the very next day. That's some Superman delivery service, for sure.

I purchased this pack for travel. I have a Camelback pack that is still in great shape after 17+ years but wanted a change. I wanted to get the women's Borealis, but the reviews & dimensions made it sound like it would not fit my 15" laptop. I believe the men's Borealis could fit it. I think NF should rethink the design to make the laptop area a bit higher on the women's Borealis. This pack is heavier than my Camelback, which was a concern, but this is likely due to the laptop compartment. I got it for the sections with pockets, as are similar to my Camelback. I can't attest to it being top heavy, as don't plan to over stuff the pocket area. While the pocket area does not go all the way down, it does go more than halfway. Many reviews make it sound like it is very short. The weight is the only part I am not thrilled with, but the separate laptop compartment is a plus. It feels a bit stiff. This is also likely due to the laptop compartment and back padding. I like the front pouch. I can see using that to put my jacket or neck pillow in when flying.

Comfortable , durable and fancy. Super elated with this purchase .

This backpack has lasted me so long I bought another one.

feels super high quality and looks very chic! only drawback is it never stands by itself and is hard to lean against seats sometimes.

I absolutely love this bag. I take it to work everyday and it fits everything I need for the whole day, including my lunch. It is super comfy on my back I will definitely be taking it on hikes with me. I'm only giving 4 stars because the stitching on one of the straps looks a little loose I'm anticipating a rip sooner rather than later.

This is a well made and attractive backpack. The stitching is quality and it fits on your back very well. I love the specific design for women. I really loved the color scheme of grey and blue. The backpack has several different pockets making for an ease in organizing gear. Unfortunately, I had to return mine- but only because it was too small for my needs as an everyday carry bag. I would consider it a medium sized bag for a hike or short day trip. Everyone is different in their needs with regards to packing- so if you are a light packer or are just looking for a smaller bag- I would highly recommend this one.

It's pretty spacious and the side pockets are very spaciousbig enough to hold a 40 ounce Owala, which many other bags cannot hold. The front compartment with the organizer is very useful, as well as the mesh pocket. This bag does not stand up very well, however, and tends to fall onto its front no matter what. The straps of the chest and hip buckles are rather long and hard to tuck away, which may be a bother to some, but I have found it alright.

I really like all the compartments in this backpack and how comfortable it is to wear. However, the large middle section fills up quickly if you put a lot of things in the front pocket, which is very annoying. I often feel like there's not much storage and that's disappointing. I think I will switch to a different north face that doesn't have this issue

thought it would be more of a sage green but is more mint green. still a great backpack, works great for me in engineering school

My daughter is using this bag for her middle school backpack. It is roomy enough for binders and ipad, pencil case and lunch box. Loves the style - it's the "must have" bag for the preteen set this year.

Had the old Borealis backpack for 4 years and bought a new one for my next four at college. All the backpacks have new designs which is interesting but the color is great and the space is even better!

I am using this backpack for my first year of college. The color is really nice and the perfect size for a college student I feel like. There is a pocket and a space for everything. My 40 oz hydroflask fits in the side pocket which is perfect for a hot busy day on campus. I previously owned the jester and I am so glad I upgraded to this bigger bag.

Would have preferred if the "large storage" areas were a bit bigger. Initially drawn to the colors (told that for a trip I should avoid certain colors). Liked the straps for beverage bottle and to add a jacket at the bottom. But found the other storage areas a bit tight for use.

Like that the water bottle holder is not web design as those tend to stretch out and useless. Good space inside for laptop, lunch, other items. Seems to have high quality construction which is expected from North Face.

I love my Recon backpack it's really nice with the space it provides and I like the pockets it has too!

Great quality and pockets. The straps limit the sizing of the backpack though and the side pockets are tight. I can barely fit my water bottle. I wish there was a way to make the backpack expandable with the straps like in the earlier model. Overall great product with high value.

Bought this as my everyday work backpack and I am really enjoying it. I love the mesh front as I can throw whatever I need in there (keys, wallet) and it's easy to access. I don't think it's spacious enough to be the only bag on an overnight trip, but maybe if I really stuffed it. My only note is that the water bottle pockets on the side stiff (not mesh) are hard to pack when the inner compartments are full.

Its more of an orangey red colour, but overall still a very good backpack