Customer Reviews The North Face Recon

This backpack is perfect in size shape n fits my grandson to a T. Would recommend this product for any college person. It's great!!!

Really good bag, I've had it for about 4 years. I use it for school which it works great for. Used it for some roadtrips, which it was a little small for some but still worth it. No big tears or damage other that a small hole in the front mesh pocket. Would recommend and would buy again.

I requested this as a gift a few years back after doing a lot of research into various backpacks and I have not been disappointed. I primarily use it as my bag to and fro work/my GHB but have also used it while traveling as my personal item. The big win for me was its water bottle sleeves on the side hold a 32 oz Nalgene PERFECTLY with enough stretch to accomodate it but little enough to hold it snuggly. Also the waterbottle sleeves coming up as high as they do is clutch, my last backpack had a short little bottle cubby and my Nalgene was constantly tipping out. Love the zipper pulls (a lot, please don't change them), love the sternum strap, the materials have held up well over 3 years of me lugging it back and forth 5 days a week, the laptop sleeve is very nice if you need one, the main compartment is spacious and holds a surprising amount of stuff, and the Recon is just very comfortable to wear and carry. The handle at the top of the bag has held up well and is comfortable to grab (small things build to big satisfaction). About my only critique (if you want to call it that) is the secondary compartment with all the little compartments for pens, pocket knife, keys, sunglasses, slash whatever floats your boat to put in them is a bit busy for my taste. I'd prefer a streamlined compartment with maybe one or two zippered compartments or nooks, but that's just personal preference.

I use it to go to work now; however, I intend to use it for other occasions. I really like the color, style, look, and material. I think it could be lighter.

Everyday usage is amazing. Lots of pockets. Comfortable.

I love this bag so much. I have one for work and when I use for my personal, I love the bungee cords. It's a perfect 28 L. The material is awesome. It feels like it's water resistant that waterproof which is fine. The cupholders are great and the bungees do his job so if you're looking for not too big that's too small solid 28 L and you're willing to spend a little bit more money check out the borealis you won't be sorry !

I love this backpack. It is roomy, comfortable, sharp looking and sturdy. I have owned several other high-end backpacks and this one is the best.

I wasn't sure if I would like the new Recon but I love it! I like how it is nice and tidy without showing everything I have in my mesh pocket. It's easy and accessible and has 3 zippers for a lot of organizing.

I use it for work everyday and is perfect!

Love the color and all the features

Great backpack! Have taken it on work trips and just locally for work. Super comfortable and carries everything I need.

Love the space and size of this bag! and the flexibility to make it more compact. Holds everything I need for my daily commute. My favorite color!

I love this backpack. It's really good material and has a variety of colors. It's really spacious and very comfortable. I really recommend this product.

The recon is such an underrated pack. Looking for something that pretty much does it all and will last forever? This is it baby.

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I use the recon for my hike day pack, go to work and airline carry on for a quick trip. Very durable, many pockets, sized right and comfortable to wear. Great color scheme

Very high quality. Well thought out design. Use for day hikes and carry on flights.

Love this bag. I love the mesh. I use it every day. Great for large laptops and great personal item when traveling.

This is an amazing backpack that fits everything possible but doesn't end up feeling crowded

Great amount of space and doesn't make you feel like a turtle with a shell on your back.

Big and is comfortable fits everything I need

Lots of space and very comfortable

I got this bag as a gift for my boyfriend! He needed a new commuter bag to take to work with him and he loved this one! It had just the right amount of pockets. Big enough to fit extra clothes for the gym, along with work supplies in the second compartment. Highly suggest!

It's a solid backpack that is perfect for hiking on the trail or in the city! I love how sturdy and well made it is plus there are plenty of places to store stuff! Would recommend to anyone looking for a new backpack!

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