Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

I am a graduate student and travel often. I got this backpack because my other was hurting my shoulders from the amount of weight I was carrying. The extra body straps help to relieve pressure from the shoulders and there is enough room in for 2 laptops, books and notebooks. The front small pocket and side bottle holders are perfect for easy access.

I use this product as my everything bag. I use it as a work bag and I also use it anytime I travel

It's very comfy and stylish. The backside of the bag is designed to be comfy to the back. It's good for traveling and small trips.

I am a full time student with five classes coming up so I definitely needed a backpack with laptop storage with protection and room for my textbooks. It's very comfortable on the shoulders and has straps in different compartments to help with heaviness.

The North Face makes the best packs around

Love the bag it's comfy, hold everything I need and Ltd very spacious

I bought a recon pack for day hikes about 6 years ago. Quickly, I realized it would work perfectly (and look great) for work. I pack my laptop, cords, various small electronics, a clipboard, warm shirt, snacks, a water bottle, walet, keys, etc in the pack daily. I unload in my car every morning, packing it up again when I get home, unpacking in the house & packing up again the next day. I also unpack my work stuff and use it on the day hikes I originally intended it for. It's been on numerous overnight trips and has spent dozens of nights hanging from a tree branch in the wilderness. It's been abused by airport security countless times too! I'm still using it daily, 6 years later! And it works perfectly. The only reason I just bought a new one is because my pack is filthy, stained and smelly at this point. And I don't have a good way to thoroughly clean and deodorize it. I've been thinking of buying a new one for a couple of weeks and have been periodically looking at the packs on the North Face site. I just looked again and noticed that they've added new color schemes, one of which I (obviously) had to have. I'm not posting a pic of my old pack, only because it's not very flattering. And the Recom backpack does deserve some flattery. I've never had a pack last so long (and still going strong after 6+ years!) I hope they continue to make the Recon. If the pack doesn't outlive me, I'll buy another one in another 6 years or so.

Awesome backpack. Very comfortable. Load feels lighter than in my old backpack.

Great bag. Just wish there were more pockets for smaller items. The cup holders begin a little high but other than that all around great bag

Used for high school. Purchased for looks and lifetime guarantee.

I bought this as a birthday gift for my 16 year old daughter and she loves this back pack! She couldn't wait to use it, even when she only had a week left of school. She said there is plenty of room for her Chromebook, folders and her band instrument (flute). However, she said she could do without the chest and stomach buckles; but does love the thumb straps! I would highly recommend this back pack, well worth the price.

I love this backpack! It's cute, practical, and is amazing quality. The price is worth it and I know it will last many years to come.

I love the rose gold detailing

Backpack looks great and fits all my school materials. Love that it is so comfortable.

I think that the backpack is great because it feel comfortable.

I really like this backpack. Fits a lot of things.

I've wanted a north face backpack for a while because they don't look like they are bulging at the seams and it seemed a little smaller than my last backpack. I love this backpack. It's very lightweight and doesn't it add extra weight to my already heavy load. It fits my 4 thick spiral journals, two composition journals, a planner, a workbook, a novel, two pencil pouches, and my lunch. But it doesn't look like it at all. I love the two water bottle pockets, because they are so convenient. The only thing a little uncomfortable is that the first few days the straps are very firm and dig into your shoulders. But once it is broken in the backpack is very comfy.

This bag is for my daughter for eighth grade. She picked it out and she loves the colors (white/pink). It holds her Mac Air lap top and is quite comfortable. It was a good choice!

This is a great backpack and has plenty of features. I like the deep side pockets for a water bottle and/or umbrellas. I wish the adjustable straps were shorter or had some way for them not to dangle. I do like the fact that the waist straps are removable.

This a great backpack.The North Face company is the best the lifetime warranty makes it the best because the quality is so good you never have too use the warranty.

Bought this as a college graduation gift for friend's children. My own children bought the Recon backpack when they went off to college and they loved it! They are out of college now and still using the backpack...stood up really well! It's the perfect size for a laptop, notebooks, jacket and water bottle.

I use this bag for my ever day commute - lunch, coffee, laptop, kindle, power brick,etc. and there is more than enough room but without feeling like I'm carrying a gigantic travel bag. But at the same time it's perfect for travel as a large carry on or even as a weekend travel bag if you can pack light. Really great all around functionality and a cool, sleek look that contours nicely to my back. Very happy with this backpack.

Use the backpack for travel. Has plenty of room, love it!

Holds everything and then some.

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