Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

Perfect for my grandson

I use the backpack for work and night school. I am able to use this bag for everything. The support of the back and the straps make a great deal of difference in the weight of the bag.

I bought this backpack for my 15 y/o who is in High School. She had too many books plus her 17" laptop to fit in her older backpack. After some research I found this backpack is roomie enough for books and a laptop of the size she owns. Most backpacks only hold 15" laptops, so this backpack was just what she needed. The backpack is also very comfortable, which is a plus. Great purchase!

I needed a new daily bag and I am so happy to have found this one. I manage a climbing gym and this bag fits all my needs. The mesh pouch in the front is one of the biggest things I look for. It is the perfect place for my climbing shoes so they don't become too smelly and don't make my bag smell. The compartments are hugely useful and a big upgrade from my previous bag.

I bought this for my son who is in university. I watched several YouTube reviews and decided on this Recon backpack because of the features. It has compartments that make sense. It is very sturdy and the strap design make it easier on his back to carry. I know he will get years of use out of it. We also do a lot of traveling and this is a perfect carryon size for his laptop and at least 2 days of clothing.

great bag!

Really liked the bag! As someone with back problems, it felt comfortable no matter what I put inside it.

Simple ane clean

This was purchased for me son's high school backpack. It is amazing, very durable!!

I use this daily at UCONN! It is an amazing backpack and has great shoulder/back support!! Also so much room and the computer section is extremely protective. Also stylish as heck

Was the best purchase by far I use it for work

I use this as an everyday backpack for work, day trips, etc. The quality is terrific. The laptop space is large - plenty of space for my 16" screen.

I use the backpack for school and it does the job well. I like how ridged and sturdy it is.

Best backpack I've ever bought. Plenty of room for my laptop and other gear. Side pockets are big enough to fit a Hydroflask 40 oz bottle, which was a must have for me.

It's the EDC of packs, everything you need in a small package Makes for a great bugout bag also. Can't go wrong with the Recon.

bought this for my son, back to school. roomy, fits laptop, books and much more. great quality, I buy a new bag every school but really not a need to as the bag will last for years.

My is a 9th grader. This works well for laptop, books, folders and his lunch fits as well. Lots of compartments. It is not bulky. Overall a nice looking bag.

Super nice backpack, I upgraded from the last version and I can tell all the different details that this new version has. Very versatile, and resistant. Love this back pack.

Great for work; looks professional and sleek, yet casual. Pocket space and number of pockets are great. The two cup holders are deep which is nice and are big enough to hold a nalgene or hydro flask bottle. After spending a long time trying to find a backpack for work, I'm happy I went with this option. I had a north face backpack in the past and is still in good condition so I'm hoping the quality of this one will be just as high.

I use my backpack for school and as travel luggage. The style and quality are top notch, people comment on it all the time. It has everything one could need!

Love it, just the backpack I was looking and hoping for. Whether my needs are for school or for a hike it fits the situation. There is plenty of space for a day trip or commute to work/school. I love how my Camelbak 32oz bottle fits in the side pockets easily without disturbing the contents inside.

Love this as a daily backpack to hold my backpack and drone!

awesome backpack

I use this pack for everything from school to skiing. I have an older version of the same model that I have lived out of on vacation for several days.

Just received this pack as a birthday gift and I'm very satisfied so far. I can easily tell it's made of quality materials and have just enough pouches and places to hold my things. I'm utilizing it dual-approach as I carry this into my office daily with laptop and materials. I also plan on utilizing this on a trip to Colorado next week and will use as a day pack into Estes Park/National Park. I really like that it's not too large (I'm 5'10" and 180) and it fits perfect. Again, always super excited and satisfied with NF products and looking forward to my new and first time backpack.