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The North Face Recon Laptop Backpack

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You don't have to conduct in-depth reconnaissance to find out about the utility of the Recon Backpack from The North Face that keeps your books, gym clothes and laptop safely stowed in a sturdy main compartment with a laptop sleeve. Get at your keys, wallet, and on-the-go snacks easily when you stow them in the front pockets - all as you keep your cell phone within reach in the accessory pocket.

Load up your pack without hurting your back thanks to the comfortable padded Airmesh back panel and BackSaver bottom panel with compression straps to keep your load from shifting
Carry your books or gym clothes safely in the large main compartment - they'll be safe thanks to the sturdy 420D nylon fabric while the padded laptop sleeve keeps your hardware safe
Carry water with you - a built-in hydration port and dual stretch water bottle pockets give you plenty of stowage options
Keep your keys or sunglasses in the small stash pocket with a water-resistant zip while you keep snacks or your wallet in the large, front mesh drop pocket
When there's not enough room to sling it over your shoulder, grasp it by the sturdy top-carry handle
Keep your cell phone or stashed in the stretch woven accessory pocket on the shoulder strap
Stay a little safe if you're out biking at night with your pack thanks to its reflective hits

Capacity: 2015 cu in

Weight: 2 lb 2 oz

Material: 420D nylon / 1680D ballistics

Access: top

Number of pockets: main compartment +5 pockets

Specification	Description
Model	000, 10010100, 5010, 620796
UPC	617931610255
Access / Loading	Panel
Approximate volume	1,830 cubic inches
Approximate volume	1,850 cubic inches
Approximate volume	2,015 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric	30 liters
Approximate volume - metric	30.3 liters
Approximate volume - metric	33 liters
Average weight	2 lbs. 2 oz.
Average weight	2 lbs. 3 oz.
Average weight - metric	0.96 kilogram
Average weight - metric	0.99 kilograms
Backpack Purpose	Daypacks
BasePrice	78.95000
Boy Girl	Boys,Girls
Capacity	1850 cu. in.
Capacity	1850 in.
Capacity	2015 in. (33 liters)
Cargo Capacity	2015 cu. in.
Cell Phone Pocket/Sleeve	Yes
color	Bittersweet Brown
color	Black/Black
color	Empire Blue
color	Kingfisher Blue
color	Tangle Green/Underwood
colorFamily	Black
colorFamily	Blue
colorFamily	Brown
colorFamily	Green
Colors	Aviator Blue, Black, Cargo Green
Computer Bag Style	Backpack
Country Of Origin	China
Country Of Origin	Vietnam
Dimensions	19 x 13 x 8 in.
Dimensions	19 x 13 x 8 inches
Dimensions	19 x 14 x 7 inches
Dimensions	19" x 13" x 8"
Domestic Ship Only	Yes
Fabric	420D nylon, 840D nylon, Hypalon ®
Fit	Unisex
Frame type	Frameless
Hard or Soft Sided	Soft Sided
Hydration Compatible	Yes
Hydration compatible	Yes
Invoice Title	RECON 08
Laptop Size	15 in.
Laptop Sleeves	Yes
Lifestyle Bag Type	Backpacks
Material	420D nylon, 840D nylon, Hypalon
Material	Nylon/Hypalon
Material	Nylon/ballistics nylon
Material	Polyester/cotton/denim
Materials	420D nylon, 1680D Ballistics
Number of pockets	2 + main compartment
Number of pockets	3 + main compartment
Organizer Panel	Yes
Other Electronics Pocket(s)	2
Pack Dimensions	19 x 13 x 8 in.
Pack Fabric (Primary)	420D nylon, 1680D ballistics
Padded Laptop Compartment	Yes
Primary Use	School
Product Copy Bullet 1	Backsaver technology uses an angled bottom panel to shift the weight closer to you center of gravity for reduced lower back strain
Product Copy Bullet 10	Internal capacity of 2,015 cu. in. (33 liters)
Product Copy Bullet 2	Laminated back panel with breathable mesh and channels for ventilation
Product Copy Bullet 3	Shoulder straps also include breathable mesh padding; tuckaway hip belt
Product Copy Bullet 4	Main compartment with universal padded sleeve for laptops and a hydration port (reservoir not included)
Product Copy Bullet 5	Front pocket with organizer panel for school items includes cell phone and electronics pockets
Product Copy Bullet 6	#10 YKK zipper on main compartment withstands the wear and tear of heavy loads
Product Copy Bullet 7	Side mesh water bottle pockets; bottom compression straps let you attach additional bulky items
Product Copy Bullet 8	Adjustable sternum strap improves pack stability
Product Copy Bullet 9	Signal whistle built into plastic sternum strap buckle
Rock Creek Product #	13158
Rock Creek Product #	17259
sku	122994
sku	149576
sku	168227
sku	80869
sku	80873
Sternum Strap	Yes
Top Access	Yes
Torso Length	One Size
TRU Age Filter	8-11 Years,Big Kids
Type	Technical
Volume	2015 cu. in.
Volume	2015 cubic inches
Water Bottle Holder	Yes
Weight	2 lb. 2 oz.
Weight	2 lbs 3 oz
Weight	2 lbs. 3 oz.
Weight	2lbs 2oz

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Last update: Jan 28, 2010

The North Face Recon Laptop Backpack Reviews

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[4 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

★★★★☆

4.0

Good Pack

"I bought this pack to serve as a day pack for hiking and to carry my personal stuff day-to-day. It works great for both purposes. I wish it had just a bit more capacity, but no problems for an otherwise medium sized day-pack. I did a hike/climb (The Tooth - Snoqualmie Pass area) that required a full change of clothes including a few layers and a jacket, some climbing gear, water and food...and it worked out j..." Read Full Review »

Oct 10, 2009 by CM Padilla

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★★★☆☆

3.0

Good for hiking, not good for securing your laptop

"I didn't buy this bag, but after reading the reviews I decided to find one at a local sporting goods store to have a look. I was hoping to find a bag to carry an expensive laptop around in that nobody could guess the contents of. After analyzing it (and several other versions of the "recon" bag), I realized that it is too lightweight and lacking padding to protect a laptop and I wasn't impressed with the small a..." Read Full Review »

Sep 13, 2008 by NightOwl888

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The North Face Recon Laptop Backpack Review

Good Pack

★★★★☆

4.0

"I bought this pack to serve as a day pack for hiking and to carry my personal stuff day-to-day. It works great for both purposes. I wish it had just a bit more capacity, but no problems for an otherwise medium sized day-pack.

I did a hike/climb (The Tooth - Snoqualmie Pass area) that required a …" Read Full Review »

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Oct 10 2009

CM Padilla

Bellevue, WA

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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

The North Face Recon Laptop Backpack Review

Solid Performer

★★★★☆

4.0

"As a grad student, I needed to buy something tough enough to lug around all my books and papers, while being able to protect my ever present laptop and variety of accessories (cables, mouse, ethernet cords, cd's, ipod, etc). In short the Recon has done it all in 10 different countries in the past y …" Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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★★★★★

5.0

Great Rave

"Let me start by saying that I am a professional bag designer in the outdoor/adventure/travel and hardware field so I understand the craftsmanship of this item inside and out. Having gone through many bags that "claim" to perform well, what I say next does not come out of me easily:

This is the m …" Read Full Review »

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Oct 29 2007

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Hollywood, CA

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Great Pack With Every Feature

★★★★★

5.0

"This is the best pack ever! Everyone needs a pack like this one. I bought it mainly for college but discovered that it is big enough to do almost anything including day hikes, or even an overnight trip. The best thing is how versatile the pack is. Two large water bottle pockets, a huge mesh pocket …" Read Full Review »

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Apr 1 2008

Alex the Adventurer

Grand Tetons, WY

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Wears like steel

★★★★★

5.0

"I've had a Recon for 4 years, and I use it 6-7 days a week as a school/work bag and day hiker. I've also used it as a carry-on for int'l travels and day-bag while traveling. For a "school" sized bag, I'm constantly amazed at how much it holds.

The mesh cargo area (the sole reason I decided on …" Read Full Review »

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