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The North Face Recon Daypack

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Item # 833673

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Slip on The North Face Recon daypack for technical outdoor performance that will take you on towering summit adventures or everyday work and school commutes.

Panel-loading main compartment offers plenty of room for gear and clothing, or books and binders
Laptop sleeve fits most 15 in. laptops; it doubles as a hydration pocket with drinking tube exit port (reservoir sold separately)
Secondary compartment with organizer helps keep track of pens/pencils, wallet, cell phone, electronics and other daily essentials
Front stash pocket with water-resistant zipper stows small necessities
Large front mesh pocket closes with a buckle to securely hold a bike helmet or jacket
The North Face Recon daypack features dual side mesh pockets that can hold water bottles or snacks
Flexible, ventilated shoulder straps are injection-molded and feature polyethylene foam for added comfort
Comfortable air-mesh back panel features a recessed spine channel that helps relieve pressure and enhance breathability
Winged hipbelt can be stowed out of the way when not in use
This pack is endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association, recognizing the comfort and function of its shoulder straps, back panel and interior organization

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The North Face Recon Daypack Customer Reviews

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The North Face Recon Pack

4.0

(based on 10 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (8)
Good padding (6)
Easy to load (5)
Highly adjustable (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip (7)
Hiking (7)
Commuting (6)
School (6)
Office (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (5)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)

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May

2013

4.0

Good day pack

By Littlebear

from Monterey, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good padding

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip
Hiking
School

Comments about The North Face Recon Pack:

I bought this pack to carry my laptop when I go places, or to throw a few things in it for a day hike. I really love the padding under the laptop sleeve so you wont break your laptop when you set the pack down to hard. Good for a short day hike or for school.

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May

2013

4.0

Good travel pack

By Senor Huba

from Austin, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Day trip

Comments about The North Face Recon Pack:

Just came back from 2+ weeks in Europe and was glad to have it.

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Apr

2013

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Too many straps

By Ben in Austin

from Austin, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Highly Adjustable

Cons

too many straps

Best Uses

Comments about The North Face Recon Pack:

I ended up returning this pack. There were so many straps and places to adjust and connect that it was just not usable as a casual pack. The pads on the sholder harness were also not very comfortable. Overall, this pack may be ok for someone who is only intending to use for hiking, but it is not suitable as a more general purpose backpack/day pack.

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Mar

2013

5.0

Great pack

By kyle the conqueror

from Atlanta GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Commuting
Day trip
Hiking
Office
School

Comments about The North Face Recon Pack:

I originally got this pack back in 2006 and after 3-4 years of heavy use one of the zipper stopped working properly. I exchanged it for a new one in 2009 and it has been going strong ever since. It's a great pack with lots of options for storage. It feels great when fully loaded. I'm 6'2" 210 lbs. It has enough capacity to hold enough clothes for a 3 night flight to the beach and is easily used as a carry on. I even was able to use this on a flight as my "personal item".
Great pack that can take a beating.

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Feb

2013

4.0

Great All Around Small Pack

By SamPedro360

from Salt Lake City, UT

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Zipper Snags

Best Uses

Airplane
Commuting
Day trip
gym bag
Hiking

Comments about The North Face Recon Pack:

I bought this pack as a small pack for flights which it worked great! It quickly turned into my everyday gym bag. It's compact size and ample pockets have been fantastic. I might buy a second one.

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Jan

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great all around pack

By Grip

from Hanover, MA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Commuting
Cycling
Day trip
Hiking
Office

Comments about The North Face Recon Pack:

Great bag for pretty much everything. I had previously purchased the SURGE II and it was very uncomfortable on the shoulders and although the capacity was bigger, I feel I get more out of the RECON. Very durable and easy access to all compartments makes this bag a good buy.

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Jan

2013

4.0

Good, but lacking in some aspects

By Aaxl

from Boston, MA

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Pros

Comfortable
Looks good
Versatile

Cons

Overpriced
Questionable Quality

Best Uses

Commuting
Day trip
Gym
School

Comments about The North Face Recon Pack:

The bag is versatile, and can adapt well to many uses such as commuting, travel, gym, school, or a day hike. I like the organizational features, the outside mesh pocket, the comfortable shoulder straps, the padded laptop pouch, the hydration tube opening, and the overall appearance of the bag.

However, for the price it costs, this bag comes up short of expectations. My bag had some loose threads in the stitching, the velcro that's supposed to hold a hydration bladder is extremely weak, the side bottle pockets don't stretch much, and the waist belt is mostly cosmetic given its thinness and lack of padding. I would not want to be hauling 20+ lbs of gear for more than short distances in this bag.

Maybe the shortcomings wouldn't be so noticeable if I didn't have another bag - a Gregory Z30. Compared to this bag, the Z30 is miles ahead in terms of comfort, features, and build quality, while not costing much more. However, the Z30 is more of a technical bag, lacking the organizational features of this one.

Overall, the best feature of this bag is its versatility. It could use improvement in some areas given the price it costs, but it will get more use from me than other costlier and more technical packs.

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Dec

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Extremely Versitile

By scubasteven74

from Indianapolis, IN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Highly Adjustable
Versitile
Well-rounded

Cons

Cannot Remove Chest Strap

Best Uses

Car Camping
Commuting
Cool Diaper Bag
Cycling
Day trip
Hiking
Office
School

Comments about The North Face Recon Pack:

This pack is a jack-of-all-trades. We originally bought this to serve as a diaper bag after our second son joined the family and our original bag as not large enough to accommodate the supplies needed for two kids (spare cloths, diapers, water bottles, snacks, etc.) Since then (three years ago) the Recon has served so many purposes for us. We have used it as a day pack, cycling hydration pack, gym bag, stuff sack and computer bag. The large pocket carries a large amount of stuff and has a built in sleeve for a hydration bladder, which can also double as a place to carry a laptop computer. The middle/medium size pocket is great for carrying small items and has the usual organizer panel with pen pockets, etc. There is also a small pocket that is great for keys and other really small stuff. The compression straps make it really easy to cinch the bag down if you are not carrying a ton of stuff and the outside mesh pocket has carried everything from a helmet to spare shoes and dirty cloths. The shoulder straps and back panel of the pack are well padded and very comfortable. There is a chest strap that helps keep the shoulder straps in place. My only gripe is that this chest strap uses the typical North Face sliding design, which is great for adjustability but does not allow the chest strap to be removed. This is a really small issue and would in no way discourage me from buying this pack again. If you are looking for a pack that can serve multiple purposes, this is a great option.

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Oct

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Quality

By USNA

from Michigan

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking
School
traveling

Comments about The North Face Recon Pack:

I have put a lot of use into this backpack taking it hiking in the San Juan mountains, exploring Roman ruins in Tunisia, trekking through the jungle in the Yucatan Peninsula, rainy cross country meets and everyday use for school. Never once did i have a problem. The quality is great, the materials even withstood a pickpocketer's knife in a busy bazaar. This backpack has just enough room for overnight toiletries, a change of clothes, and a laptop. All while being able to keep everything organized.

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Sep

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Buy it

By Hulk

from West Suffield, CT

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Stylish

Cons

Liner For Small Pocket
Thicker base

Best Uses

Hiking
Mountain biking
School

Comments about The North Face Recon Pack:

I use this for school and hiking and biking. Its very stylish and comfortable to wear for long periods of time. The padding on the back is very comfortable and is a mesh material there is also a open channel on the padding so your back breaths more. It would be nice if the bottom of the bag had thicker material and if the quick access pocket had some kind of liner.

Service and delivery comments:

So far everything that I've ordered from REI has been very prompt and always in good condition. I had a question about sneakers I ordered online and called customer service. I actually talked to a person after one phone prompt and she was great and very polite.

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