Customer Reviews The North Face Recon Backpack

Had my last Recon for 9 years. Still going strong, but with some wear and tear from school/traveling, I figured it was time for an upgrade. Wasn't a hard decision to go with the Recon again. The shoulder straps are much more comfortable and the backpack feels sturdier without sacrificing comfort. The medium size and well thought out interior make it a go-to backpack for everything from commuting to traveling.

I use this product for school but will also be using it for all my travel/hiking/adventure needs. My old backpack was hurting my back everyday when I would walk to class. I was hesisitant to buy a backpack that was this expensive but after wearing it for a while now, I can tell you that it is worth it. My back feels so much better already. It is padded but it also more rigid (in a great way) than my old backpack. My only complaint about this backpack is that I feel like I can not fit quite as much in it as I could my old one. I love all the compartments it has and I feel like it has led me to be more organized for school.

This product is not only cute, but durable, comfortable, and has plenty of space!

Love this bag! It does a great job and is very sturdy and well made

i use this bag for school easy to get my laptop and books in and out

I use it for school

I love the backpack, but wish it was a little bigger.

Have used the recon for all of my high school and college careers. Also use this bag for track and field. Fits everything you could ever need and keeps it all organized! Love the double water bottle holders as well. Also keeps your laptop very safe. So much love for this backpack and hope the north face always carries it

I use it for school. It is very comforting and it hold a lot of stuff which is great.

The bag is perfect for school and work. It also doubles as a small weekender bag! Buy this bag!

Awesome backpack!! It hasn't let me down yet. There is a pocket for everything which is great. It is very comfortable once you get the straps adjusted.

After purchasing this bag, I just asked "where have you been all my life? It basically solved a lot of problems I have with backpacks.

I use this daily going to school. It has plenty of room for all my essentials and workout clothes while maintaining a slim profile. Plan to take it with me traveling as carry on.

This backpack has the perfect amount of room and I love all the little pockets! It's very comfortable to wear even when carrying something heavy!!

Got this for my daughter. She liked the style and comfort and I liked the quality and reputation.

I use this backpack for grad school, so I don't need to fit a lot in it, just mostly my computer. It fits everything I need and has so many different pockets to store small items as well. I also bought this for when I travel so I'm excited to use this when I go to Europe this summer!

I use this backpack as a school backpack but it would also work great for things like day hikes. I was very timid to buy a new backpack as I was very attached to my old one but I absolutely love this bag. Very comfortable, and it has a lot of space but is not heavy or bulky at all!

I like the way it is padded because it makes carrying heaving textbooks really easy. The zippers make for a great space for organizing smaller items as well, and the overall look is very simplistic which is exactly what I was looking for.

I purchased this back pack for my daughter who is in College. She already had one in a different color all through high school and still uses that one for travel. After 4 years of heavy use it still looks great with an occasional trip in the washing machine and it looks brand new again. These back pack's are well made and built to last. There are many compartments and the straps adjust for all body types. Thank you Northface for making such quality products!

My son, who is a freshman at High School loves this backpack. Easy to load and unload, comfortable and stylish!

Great backpack for school, weekend trips, hikes, and as a carry-on for flights. I had my first one for over 8 years, with only a few minor tears and dysfunctions. I was getting ready to replace it, when I tried my luck at getting them to replace it (there is a life time warranty for manufacturing defects), which they did in about 7 weeks. Worth the wait. I will continue to support this company for a long time.

I bought this backpack for holiday trips in- and outside of the country I live in. I had a certain expectation when I bought the backpack, and it exceeded every one of them. The bag has small and large compartments that fit all of your items in a save way when you are on vacation, and the bag itself fits comfortable on your back.

As a student studying abroad, I wanted a heavy duty backpack that would be versatile between school and travel. This is perfect! It has numerous pockets and fits everything I need it to. I don't have to choose to leave anything behind and it's comfy for everything I want to lug around with me. Will definitely be a backpack I will buy again in the future.

School, work

I got this as a Christmas gift. Best backpack I've owned, seams and zippers are great quality. Looks great too- I dig the north face aesthetic a lot.