The North Face Recon Everyday Laptop Backpack - Daypack, Water Repellent, Laptop Sleeve, 2 Water Bottle Pockets, TNF Black/TNF Black-NPF, One Size
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Description
GO-TO CLASSIC: The iconic Recon excels as a day pack with its large mesh storage compartment, daisy-chain attachment points, and an easy-to-reach fleece-lined external pocket that can hold your sunglasses, keys, wallet, or other travel essentials. CHIROPRACTOR APPROVED: The updated FlexVent suspension system has articulated shoulder straps, a rounded back panel, stitch lines for comfort and soft-touch chemise fabric, all certified by the American Chiropractic Association. WATER REPELLENT: Made from tough, recycled nylon ripstop fabric, keep your valuables protected with a non-PFC Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish. Whether you're commuting, traveling or hitting the trail, this daypack has you set. MAXIMUM STORAGE: The large main compartment secures all your essentials for long days, while the dedicated 16" laptop sleeve protects your computer from bumps & falls. 2 external mesh water bottle pockets can carry your phone in a pinch. TECH SPECS: Dimensions: 11.6" x 7.5" x 19.3" (29.5 cm x 19.1 cm x 49 cm); Laptop Sleeve: 18.9" x 11"; Avg Weight: 2 lbs 9 oz; Volume: 30 Liters. This item is not intended for use by children 12 and under.
Details
Product Information
- Color
- Tnf Black/Tnf Black-npf
- Backpack Design
- Laptop Backpack
- Subject Character
- sports
- Sport Type
- Hiking
- Product Style
- Recon Everyday Laptop Backpack | Daypack With Water Repellent Finish, 16" Laptop Sleeve, 2 Water Bottle Pockets
- Theme
- Work
- Pattern
- Solid
- Item Shape
- Rectangular
Item Details
- Brand Name
- The North Face
- Age Range Description
- Adult
- Item Weight
- 2 Pounds
- Style Number
- NF0A52SH
- Model Name
- Recon Everyday Laptop Backpack | Daypack With Water Repellent Finish, 16" Laptop Sleeve, 2 Water Bottle Pockets
- School Type
- High School
- Number of Items
- 1
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Manufacturer Part Number
- NF0A52SH
- Manufacturer
- The North Face
- Item Type Name
- Backpack
Features & Specs
- Other Special Features of the Product
- Laptop Compartment
- Recommended Uses For Product
- Travel, Work
- Strap Type
- Adjustable
- Compatible Device Size Maximum
- 48 Centimeters
- Pocket Description
- Utility Pocket
- Apparel Closure Type
- Zipper
- Water Resistance Level
- Water Repellent
- Embellishment Feature
- Buckle
- Number Of Pockets
- 8
- Number of Compartments
- 5
- Backpack Harness Type
- Shoulder Harness
- Fit to Size Sentiment
- fits well
- Shoulder to Bottom Hem Length
- 49 Centimeters
- Sleeve Length Description
- Long Sleeve
- Fit Type
- Classic
Materials & Care
- Material Type
- Polyester
- Product Care Instructions
- Hand Wash Only
- Outer Material
- Polyester
- Lining Description
- Polyester
- Shell Type
- Soft Shell
- Apparel Fabric Weight Class
- Heavyweight
- Apparel Fabric Stretch
- Medium Stretch
Measurements
- Storage Volume
- 30 Liters
- Item Dimensions D x W x H
- 7.5"D x 11.6"W x 19.3"H
- Item Weight
- 2 Pounds
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Size
- 30L
Frequently asked questions
- What is the laptop sleeve size?
- The dedicated laptop sleeve fits a 16" laptop and measures 18.9" x 11".
- Is the backpack water repellent?
- Yes, it is made from recycled nylon ripstop fabric with a non-PFC Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish.
- How many pockets does the Recon backpack have?
- It has 8 pockets and 5 compartments, including two external mesh water bottle pockets.
Customer reviews
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Perfect Everyday Backpack – Comfortable, Durable, and Smartly Designed!
I couldn’t be happier with my North Face Recon backpack. I use it daily for work and travel, and it’s hands-down one of the best backpacks I’ve owned. The laptop compartment is well-padded and fits my 15” laptop perfectly. There’s also plenty of space in the main compartment for books, clothes, or gear, plus a ton of smartly placed pockets to keep everything organized. The front pocket is great for quick-access items, and the fleece-lined pocket is perfect for sunglasses or a phone. The best part? It’s incredibly comfortable to wear, even when fully loaded. The padded straps and back panel provide great support, and the sternum strap helps with weight distribution. It also feels super durable—classic North Face quality. If you need a reliable, versatile backpack that looks good and performs even better, this is it. Highly recommend!
I couldn’t be happier with my North Face Recon backpack. I use it daily for work and travel, and it’s hands-down one of the best backpacks I’ve owned. The laptop compartment is well-padded and fits my 15” laptop perfectly. There’s also plenty of space in the main compartment for books, clothes, or gear, plus a ton of smartly placed pockets to keep everything organized. The front pocket is great for quick-access items, and the fleece-lined pocket is perfect for sunglasses or a phone. The best part? It’s incredibly comfortable to wear, even when fully loaded. The padded straps and back panel provide great support, and the sternum strap helps with weight distribution. It also feels super durable—classic North Face quality. If you need a reliable, versatile backpack that looks good and performs even better, this is it. Highly recommend!
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Great EDC laptop bag
If you're using this as a simple EDC bag for a laptop, its pretty good. It fits a 15 inch laptop just fine. The durability would work if you're probably not putting it through the ringer. My commute really isn't too demanding, but for what it is, this bag is perfect. Enough room for a small jacket or hoodie and a lunch bag if you pack it right. I'd say its worth the money and the build quality is pretty strong. And I think it looks pretty good without being TOO tactical, and more urban cool, even with a name like RECON.
If you're using this as a simple EDC bag for a laptop, its pretty good. It fits a 15 inch laptop just fine. The durability would work if you're probably not putting it through the ringer. My commute really isn't too demanding, but for what it is, this bag is perfect. Enough room for a small jacket or hoodie and a lunch bag if you pack it right. I'd say its worth the money and the build quality is pretty strong. And I think it looks pretty good without being TOO tactical, and more urban cool, even with a name like RECON.
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Possibly indestructible
Fantastic bag. Initially purchased cheaper backpack for my high schooler in August. By end of September it was ripping at the shoulder straps and zipper. Purchased this bag and it has held up to major abuse. Overstuffed clothes, heavy text books and a laptop AND bulky clothes, getting tossed on the ground, etc. Not one string has come undone. I expected the shoulder straps to fray like the first bag, but five months later and the seams look like they did the day it arrived. You get what you pay for!
Fantastic bag. Initially purchased cheaper backpack for my high schooler in August. By end of September it was ripping at the shoulder straps and zipper. Purchased this bag and it has held up to major abuse. Overstuffed clothes, heavy text books and a laptop AND bulky clothes, getting tossed on the ground, etc. Not one string has come undone. I expected the shoulder straps to fray like the first bag, but five months later and the seams look like they did the day it arrived. You get what you pay for!
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One of the best every day backpacks that can carry your laptop (or large iPad)
I use this bag every day. Holds my 15 in MacBook Air in the laptop compartment, is durable (bought this to replace a 17 year old NF backpack), has compartments for nearly everything, two cup holders. My only complaint is it is not very big. My old north face backpack I could literally take two Europe on vacation for two weeks. This one I cannot do that, but for my every day normal use, it works fantastically.
I use this bag every day. Holds my 15 in MacBook Air in the laptop compartment, is durable (bought this to replace a 17 year old NF backpack), has compartments for nearly everything, two cup holders. My only complaint is it is not very big. My old north face backpack I could literally take two Europe on vacation for two weeks. This one I cannot do that, but for my every day normal use, it works fantastically.
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