Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

Great way to stay organized

This backpack is great it keeps my laptop protected and carries all the supplies I need.

Great for hiking

Love the size and quality of the backpack.. Perfect fit for my international travels.. Thks northface.

Comfortable on my back and easy to adjust. have yet to see how it does in the rain. like the 2 separate pack areas, one padded in back for my iPad, and one larger for general gear like a jacket, binoculars, etc. Going to use as a carryon soon and it measures well to fit under airline seat.

Spacious with a ton of pockets. Perfect for day hiking or back to school. We have two of these and continue to reorder!

The book bag is really great I love the color first of all and secondly it met all of my expectations

My son loves this backpack. Plenty of room for high school supplies and lots of pockets to stay organized.

My highschool daughter loves the size of this backpack. The front pocket to hold water bottles is a great feature.

I owned the last gen Recon, which I believe they stopped producing around 2021. I spent quite a bit of time researching and looking at bags before I decided on replacing it with the new Recon. Serious considerations given to Fjallraven and Patagonia bags, but the Recon won out. I don't think there is a better backpack on the market for daily use, commuting, school, light hiking, etc. Starting with pockets and organization: The small, outer pocket is fleece lined and versatile (I generally use it for earbuds). The medium interior pocket with organization is well thought-out, versatile, and all of the organization pockets/spots inside it are usable. The big pocket is spacious and it's easy to access everything. Laptop sleeve is well protected and easy to access. Compared to the last version, this one is better aesthetically. The outside quick-grab mesh pocket is a lighter and thinner material than the last Recon, but the pocket is deeper and seems to hold up just as well, and it looks better. Great for quick grab items. I really like the compression straps on the bottom, which can reduce volume if it's not full, or carry a jacket, tripod, etc. Small criticisms include the water bottle holders on the side. As long as you're upright, they are great. But often I lay the bag on a table by my desk and if I am not careful, the bottles will slide out. Compressing with the straps doesn't seem to help. I do like the look of the bottle pockets more on this version, so I'm okay with the minor step back in bottle security. North Face also could have taken the logo down about 20% in size, but it's not obnoxious. Other pros: the zipper pulls are cool and feel premium. Shoulder straps are quite comfortable and the chest strap placement feels perfect for me. I opted for the dark gray color and the fabric and color are great. It's neutral and simple, but I prefer it to the black. If you're looking for a versatile, durable, stylish bag, this is it.

Perfect size for travel, fits under airplane seats well. Securely holds my laptop. Just the right number of pockets and compartments, easy to locate and grab what I need. Comfortable to carry, one strap or both. Has all the features of packs costing twice as much.

Great backpack with lots of well designed pockets and features. I really like the mesh pocket, it is great for tossing items quickly into the bag. I get lots of compliments on the green color too!

Love it! Great for school, carries everything!

Love it! Use it for traveling and hiking with kids. Very full of compartments and pouches- I recommend it.

My son loves this backpack and it's very sturdy and strong. He uses it for school.

The Recon replaced a similar TNF bag I had, but that tore within a year. The quality of material in this one seems more durable, and the compartments -- especially for laptop -- are super convenient. I'm really enjoying this bag!

The material is beautiful and the price is right With student discount and the customer service is outstanding

Love this size and shape! Very useful

Long lasting. Comfortable to carry. Keeps computer and books dry in all weather!

So comfortable and i love that color

Love the backpack. Very well made, sturdy and perfect for a travel backpack.. Love it

I got this book bag for my son to use for school. He easily fits his binder, computer, and still has room for much more. He also likes how comfortable the bag is on his back.

I purchased this backpack over 10 years ago for 9th grade. Still using it now in law school. It's held up perfectly with no issues other than a couple of the zipper handles falling off. Definitely one of the best small investments I've ever made!

a lot of space

The Recon features a sleek, ergonomic design with a padded back panel and adjustable shoulder straps, ensuring comfort even when carrying heavier loads. The FlexVent suspension system enhances ventilation and support, making it suitable for extended wear.