Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

I use this backpack for college. I carry my laptop,tablet,pens and other various things with me everyday. I enjoy the reinforced water bottle holders and love that there are two on both sides. The colors are great and there are many to chose from. I love the zipper pulls that are on the bag as well. The only downside is that the pocket with all the little pockets is only a half pocket. When you add a decent amount of things to that pocket it begins to impede on the pocket behind it and I wish it was a full pocket on its own to solve this issue. It also impedes the ease of the zipper for this particular pocket.

Great quality

We bought the smaller size and though it wasn't big enough. But this one was what we were looking for.

Great for everyday use on campus!

I love the produce. Everyone I asked prior to purchasing who owned one gave the approval also. I love by bags.

A well made backpack with a large protected laptop compartment that I'll be using for college and as my carry on for travel.

Ok

The revamp has me a little perplexed. The side pouches are a bit stiff. Not like the old versions mesh. I do enjoy the new zippers and straps they are well put together and so far seem like solid construction. NF has a great brand reputation and I doubt this bag will disappoint!

Perfect day to day bag. Holds 2 water bottles and my laptop perfectly.

I use the bag because I carry a lot of stuff of my person and the recon backpack makes it much easier and comfortable to do that

The Recon just became my favorite EDC bag for the office and weekend excursions. Well built and great looking. Storage options and capacity mean I can swap out my laptop for my water bladder and IFAK without feeling like I left something behind anywhere I go.

It's kinda small for all my books to fit, but it's a great bad for school.

Best bag in the business. The bag is very spacious and has enough space for all the things you will need for school. A 15 inch laptop fits in very comfortably. I strongly recommend this bag!

Very impressed. Simple, durable, comfortable... the whole package. You simply can't go wrong with this pack. I bought it primarily for school, but the Recon is suitable for just about any activity. I especially like the rigidity of the arm straps. Definitely not cheap and plushy like most other packs. The only thing I'm not a huge fan of is the water bottle pockets... they're a little bit stiff for my liking. However, not a big deal and will surely be able to handle the wear of frequent use of my water bottle. Well done, North Face.

Perfect size to carry laptop, binder, and books. Not too bulky.

Overall decent quality. The color "Arrowhead Yellow" looks less like an arrowhead and more like something Dwight Schrute wear to work.

Use this everyday for work to carry my stuff and it's perfect!

I bought this for my son because I thought the first one I bought him several years ago had worn out. Boy was I wrong. My son uses the pack at school everyday in all weather while riding his bike.Now Im a very lucky owner of this pack.

Bought as a present! Very functional for school

Used for travel and school - it is awesome!!!

Great pack and love the pull zips

Compact and looks sturdy. My husband using it for his weekly business travels.

Work

Purchased for commuting on the train. Holds everything I need and allows me to keep my hands free. I will be sure to use it out for hiking daytrips or long weekends. Simple and versatile.

This is a great, solid backpack that will last many, many years! We bought this for my son to use through college. It has plenty of storage space for all the supplies he will need, and even room to pack extra clothes, water bottle, food, etc.