Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

I use the backpack for school, and I also had the last version of the Recon that the North Face made as well. Unfortunately, this version has a smaller main compartment for my binders. However, there is an additional pocket in the back for computers. The front storage compartment is very nice. I also have a larger water bottle which does not fit in the side pockets because they are made from a non-stretchable material. The material is appreciated so holes do not form, but I wish they would allow 32 oz water bottles. Overall I would rather buy the old version because of the bigger size and water bottle capacity.

Very well designed with easy access to all the small things you to pull out quickly while in the airport. Comfortable even when the bag is full and you need to stand in line for a long time

I use this backpack for work and school and so far it's probably my favorite backpack in a really long time! Im 6ft tall and this bag doesn't look goofy on me like some bags often can. It's not really a complaint but I just wish they had more color options other than that I'm a huge fan of this bag hopefully y'all keep the same features and style for a long time!

This knapsack is really fine to sport about. The fact that is stands up on its own is quite a plus as well!

Great backpack for hiking. Super comfortable and very well made.

Rugged

Great quality and the perfect size. I recently used this backpack for traveling and vacation. It was the perfect size to pack everything I needed for the airport and plane. Also love the color.

I purchased this backpack for my husband to use as a carryon for a trip we recently took to Belize. It was the perfect size to put under the seat on the airplane. He loved all the compartments for his laptop, snacks, extra clothing, sunglasses, and water bottle. Being able to wear it on his back while navigating the airport with our checked baggage was perfect. Now I want one!

I really liked how it had multiple compartments to separate my laptop from my other items I use for school. What I didn't like too much was there were too many different straps that just dangle around that I can't take off since I don't use them most of the time

Great balance of space an usability. Generally this is used as a daily backpack for laptop, books, writing stuff. But it also works great for a day pack for bike rides and hikes

Great product , after 15 years zipper failed on the last one. I always buy north face for durability.

Love my new backpack! I have an older model Recon for over 15 years and it was still going strong but looking a little over-used. The new one is just as useful and well constructed with many improvements including deeper water bottle pockets, improved front pocket and more. I just took out with me on a ski trip and it worked great for travel and hauling stuff to the slopes.

I purchased this bag for my trip to Utah. I have two other Northface bags that I regularly use but I wanted to camouflage in this one. It looks amazing. I love the changes that they made with the new one. Can't go wrong with North face bags. Only the best

Use the bag for work and frequent travel. Perfect for bringing my laptop, notes, and tablet. Plenty of storage options for what I need. Not a massive bag but I wasn't looking for something that was huge.

This backpack is compact, yet organized and fits a ton of items. The look is sleek and smart.

This a great pack. Looks great and seems very well organized. Water bottle side pockets could be a little bigger considering the size of water bottles sold these days.

This is a daily work bag and has enough space and compartments to make it the perfect back pack to carry my laptop, files, notebooks, etc. to handle everything I can throw at it. This backpack has padded straps and stands up on its own for easy access and one-hand access. This is perfect for work, school, and travel.

I use this backpack to travel and I can put all my stuff (sneakers, clothes, gadgets including my 15 inch laptop) Definitely recommend to family and friends.

I bought this for commuting and as a carry on. I thought 30 liters plus would be enough to replace another 30 liter pack. But all the internal separators, padding, zippers, and pockets actually reduce the functionality and space.

I bought this January 2022 and as of April 2 2022 one of the straps stitching has came undone, padding also seems to have not been unattached to the rest of the padding.It's very inconvenient having to send this back to Texas for review of the damage and be without a backpack for up to 6 weeks! My child will be out of school by then!

Lasted well in the Mexican desert and in middle of a blizzard in Canada during field seasons. Nothing ever got wet. It looks small but fits quite a bit.

Dont get me wrong. The recon is a great versatile backpack with greater features for everyday; however it wasn't a fit for me. when heavily loaded it was not comfortable for my lower back. I think the rigid padded back just wasn't a match for my body (I am 6.1 / regular build). Also the black/blue is a bit tacky and makes it look cheap. would recommend more muted colors. Also it seems like there is not much bottom laptop protection. Really wanted to like it as the organization and some of the felt lined pockets were very good for me.

The internal organization of this backpack is very good. I use each of the compartments every day. I really like the admin compartment and the external mesh pocket. The laptop compartment accommodates a 16-inch laptop with extra room. This bag is weather resistant, I walk 2km each day and have not had water enter any of the compartments. The water bottle compartments are very deep and can hold a medium coffee tumbler and 32oz water bottle. I find that when using the compression straps, the excess strapping flaps around, I manage them with some black rubber bands. The bag does not stand up under its own weight, but this is not an issue for my daily life. I hang it on a bag hanger at home and work.

I use this product for traveling. It's great due to its large size. This can be a negative as it is quite large if you're looking for a small/medium sized bag. I would recommend trying it out in store.

I have an older version of this same backpack. This bag has been with me through high school, university, travel, and my first job. It still holds up so well! Quality counts.