The North Face Recon Laptop Pack, Asphalt Gy Lt Hth/TNF Blk-NPF, OSFA

I ordered this for my 9th grader for school this year. Shipping was delayed, so I ordered another hoping at least one would get here before school started. Turns out they arrived on the same day - which worked out really well because my husband looked at it and wanted it too! So we kept both!! Durable construction as always with North Face. Lots of room for storage - all school stuff for my son, including a laptop compartment. My husband loves it for his work out clothes and work necessities all in one place. Comfortable to wear with padding on back and on straps. Side pockets bit enough for Owalas. Love the organization of the pockets and the soft inside of the sunglasses pocket!

I purchased this backpack for our family vacation to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks this summer. This was the perfect backpack for our day hikes and on the plane while traveling. I had this same model backpack during college 25 years ago and it's the perfect backpack for commuting, hiking, traveling, and work. The multiple pockets are perfect for storing all your essential items, the padding makes it extra comfortable, the material is durable, and the straps make it highly adjustable.

Great quality. Perfect muted blue for a teen boy. Fits the school laptop, a few binders, good size water bottle pockets on side. There is a bit more rigid/firm support to the back almost more like a hiking pack, but this likely helps protect the laptop.

I’ve been using this backpack for a few weeks now, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best backpacks I’ve owned. First off, the build quality is exceptional—you can feel the durability the moment you pick it up. The stitching is solid, the zippers are smooth, and the material feels like it can handle anything from daily commutes to weekend hikes. The laptop compartment is well-padded, easily fitting my 15-inch laptop with room to spare. What I love most is how organized the layout is—there are dedicated compartments for everything: your phone, cables, pens, water bottles (yes, two side pockets!), and even a fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses or electronics. Comfort-wise, it’s top-tier. The FlexVent suspension system and padded mesh back panel make it super comfortable to wear, even when it’s fully loaded. Whether I’m biking, walking, or standing on a crowded train, this backpack stays comfortable and balanced. It also holds more than it looks—plenty of space for gym gear, groceries, or a weekend’s worth of clothes, without ever feeling bulky.

Great bag. Good storage space and I love the front pouch and straps. But it obnoxious that it doesn’t stand up well

After 15+ years of near-daily use, my TNF messenger bag was showing some wear. Decided to go with a backpack to better equalize the load. After trying and returning a cheaper TNF model, this one made the cut in spades - lots of small and thoughtful features, very comfortable for extended use (I have a long torso and very wide shoulders - hard to find a daily backpack that can accommodate that) and highly adaptable for mods. I wish TNF would've kept the luggage handle passthroughs on their travel backpacks, but $20 of webbing and G-hooks fixed that by utilizing the extra gear loops on the sides of the back panel - works perfect even with full loads, as the bag is well-balanced. Overall very satisfied and I hope it lasts as long as my previous bag.

I just received my North Face Recon backpack, and I have to say, it looks fantastic! I've always been a big fan of North Face backpacks because of their quality and durability. My previous North Face backpack wasn't a Recon, but it lasted me around 7–9 years before the zipper finally gave out. It served me incredibly well, so choosing another North Face for an upgrade was an easy decision. So far, I'm very impressed with the Recon's design and build quality. I'm hoping this backpack lasts even longer than my last one. I can't wait to take it on new adventures and explore new places! 🎒🧭🏞️🌄

Just took this on a little train tour of Italy and Switzerland. Comfortable on the back even when full and carrying some weight (water bottles on the sides, etc). Pockets are all useful and well-thought out - accessible and apportioned for what you'd expect to need. Don't know about durability yet on this model but other North Face backpacks have fared well - my last one I had for well over ten years. Recommend this bag without reservation.

Bigger than i thought, it's comfortable to use and very spacious.

Durable bag. Inside of the bag is like a cooler. It cant just stand on its own. Bottom is not structured to hold its position.

I needed to decide the North Face Recon and the Osprey Nebula. The North Face has better Features and esprecially the Hip Strap is better thought through. I only choose the Osprey because of its 4L bigger size. If they were the same size, I'd have taken the North Face.

Sac a dos veritable de la marque, tres grand, deja partis en vacances avec ou pour courses moto. Super mais bon c'est pas une surprise avec north face. Bon pour 20 ans de service comme mes anciens je suis sur...

Came stained it has what looks to be yellow marker on the mesh pocket and blue rubbed on the bottom. Possibly a used bag.