Customer Reviews The North Face Recon Backpack

I picked this for my sister's 16th Birthday present because of the color. And it is wonderful. She loved it! It was so exciting to ooh and ahh over each pocket and strap!!

The backpack is excellent. It holds a ton of stuff and has many pockets to keep you organized. I really like how the side pocket for the water bottle is large enough for my big 32 ounce water bottle. I also like the pocket for the laptop, and the clip for keys. My only recommendation is to provide more color options like a pink or a turquoise.

Amazing Product I have put at least 40 poundsin this bag of gear and I thought it would break after a day of use due to such weight it has still held up and I have had it for 6+ Months now and have used it for a variety of things all of which it performed perfectly in

My parents got me this for a valentines day gift but also because i really needed a new backpack.I did my research and i was really self conscious of buying a back pack.But when i got this I could just tell it'd be a great backpack.It has tons of pockets (which i really needed).Next time if i need a new backpack I'm going to get this.

Great quality and style. Really like the colors offered

I had the old version of the recon for 12 years. Really it just got too dirty and the elastic wore out. So I treated myself to the new version. It has clearly been refined in intelligent ways. It's got all the same pocket features but everything is much more compact and well placed. It looked like it wouldn't hold as much as the old one, but it does: the space is just utilized much more efficiently.

I am a college swim coach and use this backpack for our travel meets. There are various sized pockets, great padding for computer/iPad and I trust it to hold up on the pool deck. I will also use it for personal use when I fly and travel on my own.

I've owned the recon for a few years now and it looks just as good as when I initially purchased it. It has gone through the massive loads of stuff through nursing school, Texas gulf coast weather, and is now with me while I work. I also take it on outdoor adventures when need be. I love this backpack and will never buy another type. I doubt I'll have to replace mine any time soon, but if that time comes, I know exactly what I'll be purchasing!

I bought this backpack four years ago when I started college. I wanted a backpack that would last me through college and beyond. This backpack has done just that! It always fits everything I need while remaining comfortable on my back. I have also traveled around the world with this backpack, from England to Russia to Singapore; it has held up every trip. I don't currently have this new and upgraded version, but I'm sure it will perform just as well. Highly recommended.

This backpack is the perfect size for my 14 year old. It's big enough to hold all her high school books without being too bulky or getting in the way. The construction is heavy duty without adding too much weight.

This was a gift, but I loved it so much I bought on for myself as well. It's the perfect backpack for me. It is lightweight, but fits a surprising amount of stuff inside it. I am a teacher that uses it daily on my work commute as well as for casual recreation purposes. I wanted a backpack that wasn't incredibly oversized, could handle carrying everything I need, is comfortable, and looks good. This one easily checked off everything on my list and I would recommend it without hesitation.

This was a gift and my boyfriend loved the gift. He is so happy with it and if he is happy, im very happy too.

I had high expectations for this backpack and it didn't fail me! Perfect for any occasion I'm out and carries my heavy textbook without much discomfort. Would highly recommend!

I am a high school student. I love that I can carry ALL my books and MacBook in my Recon. I like ALL the compartments to easily access my school id and cash.

I love it. It has everything I need plus some. The only down fall is binders in an out a struggle sometimes, but that might be because i have a lot of stuff in it.

Great backpack, nice colors, 30L but doesn't look bulky, good organizer

I use this backpack every day at school. I bought it because my old backpack was hurting my back. Since I have switched to the North Face Recon, I can carry more stuff without my back hurting. Great product.

I use this product for College and i have enough room to fit in all my school books. On the weekends i use it for back packing and it works wonders. I highly recommend this product

use it for traveling and going to the office

Love the product. Works great for school or adventure. Thoughtful attention device compartments.

I thing that this backpack is the best out their and you fell really comfortable. When you are at school you do not have to keep looking back to make sure no one is stealing you stuff.

Really like this product. Use for high school and it fits all my necessities

I use this backpack for school and outdoor use and I love it. It has made organizing so easy. You can seriously fit so much in it. I love that the laptop sleeve is padded as well. I always feel like it's secure now. I love that the straps are adjustable. The only thing I have a slight complain on is it hurts my shoulders a little but that's only because the backpack is helping me correct my posture, so I shouldn't even complain. I've taken it hiking once and it was perfect. I highly recommend to any student or hiker out there. Also you can not beat the lifetime warranty!

I needed a lightweight yet sturdy bag work work and commuting. The Recon has exceeded my expectation on every level. Love the style, functionality and ease of use. Great padded compartment for my laptop. I would definitely recommend this product.

Very nice looking and comfortable.