Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

Great size

My son uses this for school but now that school is out he is using it to take towels and pool stuff to his friends houses

I use this backpack for travel and for work. It has so many organization pockets and is very roomy. It super comfortable and durable. It holds everything I need and then still has room to fit more.

I use this bag for commuting to and from work on the bus. Holds my coffee, water bottle (massive hyrdro flask slides in no problem) Careful putting a yeti mug because the elastic can pop the lid off, and allll of my other stuff. Top pocket is a godsend for keeping little stuff from getting lost in the massive main pocket. Only design flaw is that with the compression straps on it's hard to get bulkier items into the bottom of the bag with how full I stuff my top pocket. Still 10/10 would recommend though.

Great graduation gift

After my last Recon lasted 10 years, I bought a new one. This newer one is lighter, has more space, and seems even more durable and comfortable.

I use this product for work and for when I travel. It's holds a lot of items with different compartments for organizing. I use the larger compartment to transport 2 eleven lb. weights at time just to give an idea of the durability & capacity. I would recommend this product and would absolutely purchase it again.

It was a great gift. I hope to have it for many years!

I use it to cart books, my computer, and other random things in it all the time to and from church. It's a reliable back. Very comfortable to wear.

Bought this for my brother for his college backpack. It's a perfect, roomy fit for all his textbooks, laptop, water bottle, and anything else he might need. He pretty outdoorsy and plans to use it for hiking also. Perfect backpacks for school, hiking, and travel!

For work and bringing my computer back and forth. Will also use it for travel.

This backpack lasted me 4 years and held up pretty great, the only thing that wore out were the water bottle mesh pockets

I use this back pack for anything travel, gym work and any commute. It is clearly light and stylish I would highly recommend even for hikers. It carries aveything.

Great bag.

I purchased this pack to travel via aero plane as a personal item and to use as a day pack when I reach my destination. The pack is large enough to fit 3 days of clothes and a pair of sneakers or sandals.laptop sleeve fit my 15" laptop, cords, and my galaxy tab. Laptop sleeve allows for easy access to get through TSA without all the fuss. Shout out for the water bottle pockets. I used one for a bottle and the other for my Bluetooth speaker. Lastly, I had the backpack stuffed and it was still extremely comfortable.

I really like how it manages to be both roomy and compact. I'm able to carry everything I need without feeling like I'm carrying a basketball.

I use it for school. It is stylish and has everything I need. Love it! The protected cushion area takes good care of my chrome book for school! Thanks, love it!

I love this backpack it is great for business and pleasure!!

This is my second Recon backpack after using my other after 4 years. I bought a new one due to my other Recon's pockets wearing out. Would highly recommend!

My parents bought it for me in the 7th grade. Im now about to graduate college, 10 years on, and it still works! Im buying a new one as a graduation gift ;)

Needed a durable, ergonomic backpack for rucking. "All the others" were too cheap, flimsy, didn't sit right. My North Face backpack is well worth the price!

Perfect design with pockets for all options. Big water bottle holders, very comfortable with the weight at the top of the shoulders, cool and breathes on the back. Nice enough to bring to work and commute but durable to take out for the weekend!

For college

I use this backpack for school and I love it! I'm surprised by how much I can put in it! The only downside was that the side pockets I use for my water bottle are slowly but surely ripping. There are holes and I've only had it for about 2 years now. I take good care of my backpack but it's sad to see it break. Everything else is amazing

Replaced a worn computer bag with this backpack. Great protection for the laptop, and enough storage for everything else.