North Face Recon
Deeper stats
| Capacity-to-weight | 26.8 L/kg 12 L/lb | High |
| Cubic space | 29.1 L 2080 in³ | |
| Rated vs. shell | 0 L0 L | Low |
✈️ 81% (161/199)
This bag can be used as a carry on in 81% of airlines.
Our thoughts
The North Face Recon is a small comfortable backpack made by a company known for its quality products.
You won't get a lot of bells and whistles with this bag but you can count on in this carry-on to last you a long time.
With only 30L of space, you'll have to be really careful with how much you pack, but that is why we one bag.
Our verdict
Reasons to buy
- Top-notch weather protection.
- Features a front pocket that offers a lot of organization which is also highly functional.
- The shoulder straps are nicely cushioned and the back panel provides good ventilation. Very comfortable to use.
Things to consider
- The laptop sleeve could use some more padding.
- The internal compartment can be too narrow for its depth so you might have trouble pulling things located at the bottom of the pack.
What reviewers said
- "This backpack has been one of the most durable and reliable bags yet. I previously bought my first RECON around 4 years ago for college. After many different uses for my previous bag. I am finally buying another one after needing a solid color for my new career. "
- "This pack has some great organization and I like how the pockets are divided. I'm a forester and carry unique items but an iPad is on of them and there is plenty of space to store."
Reviews from around the web
The North Face Recon Review
www.outdoorgearlab.com
www.outdoorgearlab.com
...a great pack and comes highly recommended for the avid laptop user. If you are looking for a pack that has plenty of storage, is versatile for both work and the trails, and is also decently water resistant, this is a great option for you.
North Face Backpacks: Surge vs. Recon
expertworldtravel.com
expertworldtravel.com
If I had to pick one, I would pick the Recon, because of its lighter weight and its front elastic pocket. And I really like the fact that its laptop sleeve is in the main compartment.
North Face Recon Backpack Review: Is It Right For You?
www.campingconsole.com
www.campingconsole.com
If you have an active and busy lifestyle or do you love outdoor activities, this backpack is perfect for you. It has two large compartments that can accommodate almost all your stuff for a day or a long trip. The large compartment is intended for 15” laptop and the 11” is for tablets.
The North Face Recon Is An Ideal Backpack If You Travel With A Lot Of Electronics
foxnomad.com
foxnomad.com
The North Face Recon is a spacious backpack which manages to feel smaller than it is, while at the same time comfortably carrying a lot of gear.
The North Face Recon, The Go-To Option
rushfaster.com.au
rushfaster.com.au
If you’re someone who commutes to work everyday, but loves to get away for the weekend for an outdoor activity or a stay at a mates place, then The North Face Recon Backpack might be the ideal backpack for you.
Features
| Storage | |
| Compression | S |
| Expanded Capacity | None |
| Opening | Other |
| Passport | N |
| Passthrough | N |
| Carry | |
| Backpack | S |
| Hip Belt | S |
| Sternum Strap | S |
| Inside | |
| Laptop | 15 |
| Main Compartments | 2 |
| Organizer | N |
| Outside | |
| Hard Shell | False |
| Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Water Resistant | Y |
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Material: 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo |
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Fits the carry-on limits of 161 airlines
Adria Airways
Aegean Airlines
Aer Lingus
Aeroflot
Aerolineas Argentinas
Aeromexico
Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela
Air Asia
Air Astana
Air Baltic
Air Berlin (Closed)
Air Canada
Air Caraibes
Air China
Air Europa
Air France
Air India
Air Koryo
Air Macau
Air Malta
Air Mauritius
Air New Zealand
Air Nostrum
Air Serbia
Air Seychelles
Air Tahiti Nui
Air Transat
AirAsiaX
Aircalin
Alitalia
All Nipon Airways
ANA
Asiana Airlines
ATA Airlines
Atlas Global
Austrian
Avianca
Azerbaijan Airlines
Azul Airlines
Azul Linhas
Bahamasair
Bangkok Airways
Belavia
Biman Bangladesh
Blue Air
Boliviana de Aviacion
British Airways
Brussels Airlines
Bulgaria Air
Cambodia Angkor Air
Cape Air
Caribbean Airlines
Cathay Pacific
Cebu Pacific
China Airlines
China Eastern
China Southern
Conviasa
Copa Airlines
Croatia Air
Cubana de Aviacion
Czech Airlines
Dragonair
EL AL
Emirates Airlines
Enter Air
Ethiopian Airlines
Etihad Airways
Eurowings
EVA Air
Fiji Airways
Finnair
Flair Air
flybe
Gol Linhas Aereas
Hainan Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines
Iberia
Icelandair
Indigo
InselAir
Interjet
Iran Air
Iran Aseman Air
Japan Airlines
Jet Airways
Jet2
Jetstar Airways
Jetstar Asia
Juneyao Airlines
Kenya Airways
KLM
Korean Air
Kulula
Kuwait Air
LATAM
LOT Polish
Lufthansa
Luxair
Mahan Air
Malaysia Airlines
Mango
Meridiana Fly
Middle East Airlines
Monarch Airlines
Nordwind Airlines
Norwegian
Oman Air
Onur Air
Pakistan International
Peach
Pegasus Airlines
Philippine Airlines
Porter Airlines
Qantas Airways
Qatar Airways
Royal Air Morocco
Royal Brunei Airlines
Royal Jordanian
Ryanair
S7
SAS Scandinavian
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Scoot
Shandong Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
SilkAir
Silver Airways
Singapore Airlines
Sky Airlines
Skywest, Inc.
South African Airways
SpiceJet
SriLankan Airlines
Sun Express
Swiss Int'l Air Lines
TAAG Angola
TAM Airlines
TAP Air Portugal
TAROM
Thai Airways
Thomson Airways
Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190)
Tiger Airways
Travel Service Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Turkmenistan Airlines
Ukraine International
Ural Airlines
uTair Airlines
Uzbekistan Air
Vietnam Airlines
VIM Airlines (Closed)
Virgin America
Virgin Atlantic
Vivaaerobus
Volotea
WestJet
WOW Airlines
Xiamen
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