Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

Great backpack for college students!

The only backpack my kids will use. They love it. They hold up and hold all of their supplies including their laptops. Have used since middle school and now in college.

The perfect size to hold everything I need for work including my laptop and my lunch. Love all of the pockets and sleeves to hold everything in place

I bought this backpack for my 12 year old granddaughter. She loves it

Such a great quality made backpack all the compartments are such a bonus!

Works really well for daily college work, great back support, and a ton of pockets to keep everything neat and organized.

Bought this for my son as his new college backpack. He loves it!

Perfect for college it will fit anything you need without a bulky design room for everything from your laptop to your books and binders highly recommend

Haven't used yet but looks nice. That front pocket might be a little sketchy as it looks like it may get stretched out.

Backpack used for high school classes. Very durable and lasts forever!

I use the backpack to carry books on a college campus. The backpack is durable and holds everything I need.

The north face backpacks are the absolute best. My son carried one to school for 5 years and it held up no scratch no tear out handles even though it's always heavy with books / labtop etc. This year I am treating him to a new bag not because the first one is in bad condition but because I think it has done its time. I bought him the same bag in a different color. I am expecting the same result. The north face is really built to last

Sturdy, stylish and very room.

Very high quality material. Has just enough space and more for all my needs. Looks and feels great.

Good backpack. Durable and comfortable to wear.

This backpack is perfect in size shape n fits my grandson to a T. Would recommend this product for any college person. It's great!!!

Really good bag, I've had it for about 4 years. I use it for school which it works great for. Used it for some roadtrips, which it was a little small for some but still worth it. No big tears or damage other that a small hole in the front mesh pocket. Would recommend and would buy again.

I requested this as a gift a few years back after doing a lot of research into various backpacks and I have not been disappointed. I primarily use it as my bag to and fro work/my GHB but have also used it while traveling as my personal item. The big win for me was its water bottle sleeves on the side hold a 32 oz Nalgene PERFECTLY with enough stretch to accomodate it but little enough to hold it snuggly. Also the waterbottle sleeves coming up as high as they do is clutch, my last backpack had a short little bottle cubby and my Nalgene was constantly tipping out. Love the zipper pulls (a lot, please don't change them), love the sternum strap, the materials have held up well over 3 years of me lugging it back and forth 5 days a week, the laptop sleeve is very nice if you need one, the main compartment is spacious and holds a surprising amount of stuff, and the Recon is just very comfortable to wear and carry. The handle at the top of the bag has held up well and is comfortable to grab (small things build to big satisfaction). About my only critique (if you want to call it that) is the secondary compartment with all the little compartments for pens, pocket knife, keys, sunglasses, slash whatever floats your boat to put in them is a bit busy for my taste. I'd prefer a streamlined compartment with maybe one or two zippered compartments or nooks, but that's just personal preference.

I use it to go to work now; however, I intend to use it for other occasions. I really like the color, style, look, and material. I think it could be lighter.

Everyday usage is amazing. Lots of pockets. Comfortable.

I love this bag so much. I have one for work and when I use for my personal, I love the bungee cords. It's a perfect 28 L. The material is awesome. It feels like it's water resistant that waterproof which is fine. The cupholders are great and the bungees do his job so if you're looking for not too big that's too small solid 28 L and you're willing to spend a little bit more money check out the borealis you won't be sorry !

I love this backpack. It is roomy, comfortable, sharp looking and sturdy. I have owned several other high-end backpacks and this one is the best.

I wasn't sure if I would like the new Recon but I love it! I like how it is nice and tidy without showing everything I have in my mesh pocket. It's easy and accessible and has 3 zippers for a lot of organizing.

I use it for work everyday and is perfect!

Love the color and all the features