Zorali Escapade Backpack vs. North Face Recon
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Zorali Escapade Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $145 |
Feature by feature
| Zorali Escapade Backpack | Feature | North Face Recon |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Durable Nylon Oxford Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish |
North Face Recon
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Zorali Escapade Backpack and North Face Recon
- Passport pocket: Top on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; Front on the North Face Recon.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; 3 on the North Face Recon.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; Yes on the North Face Recon.
- Water resistant: No on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; Yes on the North Face Recon.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 138 accept both. 3 accept only the Zorali Escapade Backpack, and 35 accept only the North Face Recon.
Only the Zorali Escapade Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the North Face Recon fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Zorali Escapade Backpack vs. North Face Recon: which should you pack?
The Zorali Escapade Backpack carries the same capacity as the North Face Recon (30L vs. 30L), while the Zorali Escapade Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the North Face Recon fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Zorali Escapade Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Zorali Escapade Backpack is the better call.