Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

I bought this backpack to replace my Borealis. I loved the new colors (Heather Grey/Powdered Blue). It still had the features I loved about my Borealis: Separate, padded pocket for my laptop, large main compartment for notebooks and binders, & separate organization pocket for pens, pencils, calculator, etc. Practical & stylish.

Overall, this backpack is great! It is large and deep enough to hold all the things I need. There is an entire protected compartment just for my laptop, so I no longer need a laptop case, which has lightened the load even more. The two deep pockets on either side is good for hold my umbrella and water bottle. The only problem I have experienced so far is that the book bag can not hold itself upright, so I have to lean it on other chairs or table legs. However, I do believe that this is protect the bottom of the bag , so that you labtop isn't making a direct hit with the ground, which for me is worth it because I have to take my computer to class all the time. Overall, it's a great durable book bag for school and would definitely recommend because from the experiences of others, they have kept theres for several years.

Great backpack overall. Lightweight and very comfortable. Only surprised was one of the pockets is a half pocket and didn't go down to the bottom of the backpack.

Great backpack! Love the added color detail around the zippers - makes a plain black backpack standout from the crowd. Nice feature to have the laptop sleeve in a zipper of it's own, added protection and organization. Comfortable shoulder straps and a nice roomy interior.

The backpack was very comfortable on my back and I'm not worried about my laptop breaking. There's just enough room for notebooks, folders, and pencil cases, but not enough for a textbook. The backpack came with a different color strap than shown on the website. I love the compartments and the durability that came with the backpack. I can definitely expect it to last me for the upcoming years.

The best backpack, my mom recommended me this backpack and it was the best purchase I have ever made!

I use this for school and day trips - serves multiple purposes

i use this backpack mainly for school. i love it because i can put my ipad in the front pocket with the mesh, and it fits perfect for easy access. the other pockets are the right size and can fit a lot.

My son loves it! That's what matters

My daughter loves the backpack. Has lots of storage room for all her stuff for school, and a small laptop.

I use this product for high school. I love all of the pockets and all of the compartments. I dislike how you can't fit to many binders.

I can't wait to start using my beautiful backpack! I loved it!

This backpack is great for school it has the right amount of pockets for water bottles,pencils,books,computers and binders and notebooks.I got this backpack for high school (I'm a freshman) and I plan on using it all four years I'm there and I definitely think this will still be in good condition by the time I'm a senior. The back is padded so it's great with so many textbooks notebooks and binders on your when going from class to class. Friends have recommend this product to me and I definitely made the right decision purchasing it.

Each of my daughters has used her North Face backpack through all 4 years of high school. This purchase was for my youngest as she begins her freshman year and I'm confident it will last. She wasn't happy when her uniform skirt arrived, but thrilled when this backpack was delivered!

I use this product for high school. Love it!

This product is great for school and holds up very well for a long time.

The perfect backpack for college, is sleek and stylish and fits everything I need.

This is my son's 2nd North Face backpack for school. It's roomy enough to hold his books and his chromebook, in addition to the smaller pockets and compartments for a water bottle, id card, phone, etc... He's already said that it's lightweight and feels comfortable (fully loaded) on.

It great it fits what I need for school

This backpack has a ton of room and pockets for everything. It is comfortable even when its loaded down.The adjustable straps are padded and very comfortable as well. Usually I purchase a new backpack every year but this one I plan to use this for a few years. Highly recommend, even with the price.

I am going to use this backpack to carry all my school stuff

i love the laptop pocket feels like my laptop is very secure and safe. super comfortable straps overall amazing backpack

Just got it and start school in a week. I have had a Borealis backpack the last two years and loved it!

This backpack is perfect to use for college! It fits my books and schoolwork and is easy to carry around and transport!

This backpack is perfect for school, being a college student and having to carry more things, there's plenty of space for everything. Very stylish as well!