The North Face: Recon Backpack

See the New Recon Laptop Backpack

A favorite of students and day hike enthusiasts, this redesigned Recon Backpack from The North Face features a new universal padded sleeve that accommodates most laptop computers and also doubles as a hydration bladder pouch. This design is very similar to other 1,850-cubic-inch backpacks made by The North Face, but the Recon offers a large front mesh pocket that easily expands to accommodate a cycling helmet, making it a superb choice for recreational riders and daily commuters. This backpack also has BackSaver Technology to potentially reduce lower back strain between classes and extended rides. The North Face developed their BackSaver Technology by angling the bottom of the Recon pack to shift the pack weight closer to your back, making this daypack ideal for moderate loads with a large hydration bladder or big campus projects involving a stack of reference material. Like other day packs from The North Face, the Recon offers superior construction with 840-denier Hypalon® reinforcements built to last through an entire academic career and countless trips back to the home office. The backpanel is laminated with molded channels that actually ventilate instead of those other designs that push clammy perspiration up against your skin all day. The hipbelt also tucks away, giving this compact backpack a streamlined profile for overhead bins on trains, planes and buses.

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• 420-denier nylon fabric with 840-denier Hypalon® reinforcement areas
• Laminated backpanel design with molded channels for ventilation
• Highly durable #10 YKK® main zipper
• Main compartment features a universal sleeve for a compact laptop computer or hydration system bladder
• Roomy front mesh pocket for external items (rain shell, bike helmet…)
• The North Face BackSaver angled front panel lifts load higher on your torso
• Compact stash pocket on front with water resistant zipper for energy gel and SUV keys
• Small mesh pocket on padded shoulder straps to organize small essentials
• Safe-T whistle included
• Organizer inside front compartment
• Reflective accents for improved visibility, top carry handle for luggage versatility
• Hipbelt tucks away when you don't need it
• Volume: 1,850 cu. in. (30 l.)
• Dimensions: 19 x 13 x 8 in. (48 x 34 x 20 cm.)
• Weight: 2 lbs. 3 oz. (1,000 g.)