i have a question, it looks like you can remove the waist belt, is that correct? or is there a compartment to hide the straps? i dont like to use it so i would like to avoid have it hang it around. thanks!
@@rhysioeren3203 Yep you're right! The waist belt for the Recon Backpack in this video is a removable one - I believe all you need to do is to un-feed it through the tension locks and they should be removable after that. Hope that helps!
Great review. I specially liked the 6-pack demonstration. I could easily calculate how many ounces and liters worth of stuff I can fit in there. Thanks!
from the US! love these vids - great reviews especially for someone like me who's constantly shopping for items. Getting this backpack now. Keep'em coming!
Really depends on the size of your water pipe. Here are the external dimensions of the bag so you can compare it with your binger. 48.9 x 33 x 17.8 cm Hope it helps! :)
how does the bottom of the bag feel? has it got some padding there too? Just incase you put your bag with laptop on the ground that if it's raining it won't get inside the bag too easily and that your laptop won't get damaged by putting it on a hard surface.
Great question! The base of the bag is reinforced with a 1680D Ballistic Nylon at the base to handle tough surfaces and drops. It features a floating laptop sleeve meaning that it's raised in the backpack so that it sits well above the base of the bag to protect it from drop impacts and the like. You can find more in-depth details about the bag on the Rushfaster links featured in the videos. Hope that helps! :)
Hello Sir :) Either backpack will do an excellent job as a travel backpack. Personally, I'd recommend the Recon as it has a slightly bigger storage capacity (31 litres where the Borealis sits at 28 litres). And the bungee cord system might not be all that useful during travel as you'd want to secure gear inside the bag as opposed to the outside (depends where you're travelling I guess). Other than that, almost all other features are shared between both bags! Hope that helps, - Ed.
Yes most likely! The Recon goes under constant refinement and changes so wouldn't be surprised if there was differences between versions. Hope that helps - Ed.
Does anyone know if the recon has the laptop sleeve elevated like the surge backpack? In the surge the sleeve is about 5 cm above the bottom of the bag, so your laptop won't hit the ground when you put the bag down. I just can't find the feature in any review of the recon.
im looking to replace my 8 yr old recon and the one thing I notice is the side bottle compartments look smaller. I usually walk around with a shaker bottle in them and not sure it would fit without being too tight and working away at the liner real quick. excellent review.
The bag's side width measures at 9.45 inches. So for the main compartment, you should be able to fit about 2 (and possibly 3) A4 2inch binders. You might need to loosen the compression straps to really let the bag reach its full capacity. Hope that helps! :)
Hey there Waly, we - don't stock Thule - but they make great backpacks. Comparing the two backpacks, I'd say that the North Face Recon by far is a better backpack. It provides smarter organisation capability, it's construction materials are of a higher quality, and the ergonomic design and accessibility really shows itself in the Recon much more than we can see in the Crossover. Additionally - there are a few features in the Recon that really make it stand out. The padded laptop sleeve is a suspended fleece-lined and padded laptop sleeve that houses up to a 15" laptop and sits well above the base of the bag to protect it from drop impacts or when you put it down on the ground. To protect the base even further the material on the bottom of the bag is a heavy-duty, reinforced 1680D Ballistic Nylon. The laptop sleeve also serves as a hydration bladder sleeve that allows drinking access via the tube port at the top so you can take this bag on hikes too (but you have to use your own hydration bladder for this). North Face have really thought into the ergonomics of the bag and you can see it by how technical the shoulder straps and backpanel are. The Recon features what North Face calls their "FlexVent Suspension System" which features compression injection moulded adjustable shoulder straps that are contoured to best rest on your shoulders, they create innovative flex zones that alleviate clavicle hot spots, pressure-point strain and neck pain. Meanwhile the backpanel is heavily padded and has a breathable mesh and a central airflow channel for maximum support and ventilation. Like all North Face bags, the Recon comes with accreditation from the American Chiropractic Association certifying that they've been engineered to carry the heaviest of loads. We have more info on the Recon here: rushfaster.com.au/product/the-north-face/recon-15-laptop-backpack-tnf-black/12100/ From the two bags you've mentioned, I would strongly recommend The North Face Recon. Check the links in the description to see where you can buy one. Hope that helps :)
No, no, no, the straps are NOT well-padded. I took a Recon on a trip, and they were the most painful straps I have ever experienced. I got so frustrated that I just cut the straps off when I got home. I can't see anyone carrying beer or books with those straps. It's a shame because I loved everything else about the Recon: perfect size for under airline seats, generous side pockets, mesh pocket for a light jacket or sweater, strong fabric and zippers. I could not find any other backpack with all of these features. I will either sew on replacement (military) straps or make my own.
Dang that sounds like a terrible experience! It's so unusual that the Recon would actually cause pain on you - the backpack ergonomics in all their bags are really thoughtfully designed and equipped with the best kind of materials (the shoulder straps are padded with injection moulded memory foam!) Could this have been an older version of the bag? Or perhaps the bag was loaded with too much weight? Either way, glad you like all the other aspects of the bag! :)
Are you on our website? Where are you getting this information from? If you're looking for the standard Recon backpack (not womens), you can find those on the links in the description :)
Is this the first time was looking at the pack?! ... “it’s a good pack because it has uhhh pockets and zippers... and uhhh let’s see how many six packs I could fit in here”
Yeah they do share a lot of similar features, but the Recon comes with a lot more added features which contributes to its overall price and quality (and popularity). The Jester doesn't have: - Removable waist belt for added stability - Extensive FlexVent backpanel & shoulder strap support system (similar, but much more support than the Jester) - Separate dedicated laptop compartment (Jester has it in the main compartment) - Faux-fur lined quick access pocket at the front - 31 litre capacity (comparative Jester is 29)
@@tofaa3668 I found the Jester for $37 and the other one for $59. These prices were for black Friday and specifically at a military store. So no tax either.
Maybe you should shoot the vid inside a room with black walls so there's absolutely no contrast with the black bag, black shirt you're holding it in front of, and the black sofa.
if you`d not carry 6-packs. why would you buy a backpack!? thats what backpacks are for!...thx Daniel....waiting for more reviews...ofc...with 6ps testing ~.~
Rushfaster the mesh pocket is used for a helmet in skiing and the fleece pocket is designed for skiing goggles. I just felt a skier would be able to identify these features.
A lot of people ask this question - basically the Recon and Borealis are identical apart from some small features. The Recon's capacity comes to 31 litres, where the Borealis only comes to 28. The Borealis features a bungee cord system at the front for attaching bits and pieces and good for stashing something quick that won't slip out. The Recon also features a stash pocket at the front but its more a mesh sleeve that can be unclipped. Very similar purposes for each. If you're looking for a backpack that has more of a slimmer / minimal silhouette then get the Recon, if you'd like a more outdoorsy / camp-vibes look - get the Borealis. But functionally - they share almost all the same features. Hope that helps! :)
Yeah we did things differently back then when we were starting up. We've definitely changed things up since these videos - check out our newer vids! :)
That’s fair enough - but a lot of bags these days are only water-resistant with varying levels of effectiveness. Technically speaking, there are very few bags that are completely 100% waterproof. - Ed
The number of six packs you can fit in your book bag is the #1 question all college students living on a dry campus ask.
lmao
I love how he just casually pulls out a pillow😂
hehe 😅
Can you use it on airport hand carry?
love the 6 packs going in there. i thought it was a more slender bag but that really helped, hahah
Yeah it seems to help a lot of people with getting a better sense of scale and capacity - glad it helped! :)
Out of all the things, he decides to put three 6-packs in the backpack
That's just what the hip young kids do, right?
No? We hip young kids go to school and get that A+
Everyone Generally knows how big a 6 pack is. Kind of a universal measuring unit. Lol
Ares... if you would have gone to school, you would have known what was wrong with that statement.
@@koolever3 exactly, if he ever use cow to demonstrate his point, then viewers will confuse if that is a american cow or british cow
Bought this bag about a year and a half ago or so.
Best bag I've owned so far.
Feel it will last year's if taken care of.
yep definitely agree with you! When taken care of well - North Face bags last a long, long time.
i have a question, it looks like you can remove the waist belt, is that correct? or is there a compartment to hide the straps? i dont like to use it so i would like to avoid have it hang it around. thanks!
@@rhysioeren3203 Yep you're right! The waist belt for the Recon Backpack in this video is a removable one - I believe all you need to do is to un-feed it through the tension locks and they should be removable after that.
Hope that helps!
@@RushfasterTVgreat, thanks a lot!
Awesome video. Had me laughing with the 6-pack measuring gauge.
will this be allowed as a carry on handbag in a plane?
Great review. I specially liked the 6-pack demonstration. I could easily calculate how many ounces and liters worth of stuff I can fit in there. Thanks!
Hehe glad it helped! :)
What's the difference between the recon and surge backpack?
I was looking for a bag to use as a baby bag but I think I'll just retire my 10yr old Recon bag and get this one for work and travel.
Is the strap from the waist removable from the backpack?
from the US! love these vids - great reviews especially for someone like me who's constantly shopping for items. Getting this backpack now. Keep'em coming!
Just bought this product! Great material and size. I am looking foward to using it!
not too big? water resistant?
denisstyopin Its just the right size for a college student. Yeah, its not water proof, it is water resistant.
thanks
David garcia How water resistant are we talking: just spilling something on it or 15 mins walking in the rain?
Will it fit a bong?
Really depends on the size of your water pipe. Here are the external dimensions of the bag so you can compare it with your binger.
48.9 x 33 x 17.8 cm
Hope it helps! :)
What size is that backpack? One size or 29L
+JaeYup Kim This one is 31L :)
how does the bottom of the bag feel? has it got some padding there too? Just incase you put your bag with laptop on the ground that if it's raining it won't get inside the bag too easily and that your laptop won't get damaged by putting it on a hard surface.
Great question! The base of the bag is reinforced with a 1680D Ballistic Nylon at the base to handle tough surfaces and drops. It features a floating laptop sleeve meaning that it's raised in the backpack so that it sits well above the base of the bag to protect it from drop impacts and the like.
You can find more in-depth details about the bag on the Rushfaster links featured in the videos. Hope that helps! :)
Rushfaster Thanks! Great, will deffo be buying this bag then :D
Rushfaster Thanks! Great, will deffo be buying this bag then :D
Does it support a 15.6 inch laptop ?
YES
yes i have it now :)
How's the laptop padding? I'm thinking about buying this backpack.
Yes, it handles my 15.6 Lenovo with ease! I looked at a lot of other back packs but settled on the Recon. Excellent value and worth the extra money!
Bottom ripped open on my second trip :D Returned!
Really? North Face has less than a 1% issue rate. So you were unlucky!
Did you give them a second chance, and if so how has your experience been? I'm considering this one as my new backpack
Does the front mesh stash pocket have room for a pair of gym shoes?
Wesley Hartzell yes
Hi sir, I'm planning to get myself a spacious travel backpack. Which of these 2 North Face Recon & Borealis backpack should I buy?
Hello Sir :)
Either backpack will do an excellent job as a travel backpack. Personally, I'd recommend the Recon as it has a slightly bigger storage capacity (31 litres where the Borealis sits at 28 litres). And the bungee cord system might not be all that useful during travel as you'd want to secure gear inside the bag as opposed to the outside (depends where you're travelling I guess).
Other than that, almost all other features are shared between both bags!
Hope that helps,
- Ed.
Is the waist strap removable?
Yep - the Recon's waist strap is removable, just pull the straps through the locks on the side and you'll be able to remove it. Hope that helps!
- Ed
Is it WaterProof?
OK thanks
my back zipper section doesn’t have a slot for a laptop. did the recon change?
Yes most likely! The Recon goes under constant refinement and changes so wouldn't be surprised if there was differences between versions. Hope that helps - Ed.
makes sense. thanks!
Does anyone know if the recon has the laptop sleeve elevated like the surge backpack? In the surge the sleeve is about 5 cm above the bottom of the bag, so your laptop won't hit the ground when you put the bag down. I just can't find the feature in any review of the recon.
Glad you asked - we love this feature too.
To answer your question - yes it most certainly does! :)
what watch are you wearing in this video sir?
im looking to replace my 8 yr old recon and the one thing I notice is the side bottle compartments look smaller. I usually walk around with a shaker bottle in them and not sure it would fit without being too tight and working away at the liner real quick.
excellent review.
How many 2 inch binders can fit in thier
The bag's side width measures at 9.45 inches. So for the main compartment, you should be able to fit about 2 (and possibly 3) A4 2inch binders. You might need to loosen the compression straps to really let the bag reach its full capacity.
Hope that helps! :)
recon or surge? whats the difference?
+Louis Rushfaster thanks a lot
Recon or vault?
Functionally, they're quite similar but I'd pick the Recon as it has just a bit more for my needs than the Vault. - Ed
Difference between Recon and Borealis??
I also have no idea.. They seem almost identical to me
Borealis is a little bigger but recon looks better
Wonderful review! Thumbs up! Thank you!
whats the watch?
The North Face Recon vs Thule Crossover Backpack 32L ¿Which of the two are better?
please recommend
Hey there Waly, we - don't stock Thule - but they make great backpacks. Comparing the two backpacks, I'd say that the North Face Recon by far is a better backpack. It provides smarter organisation capability, it's construction materials are of a higher quality, and the ergonomic design and accessibility really shows itself in the Recon much more than we can see in the Crossover.
Additionally - there are a few features in the Recon that really make it stand out. The padded laptop sleeve is a suspended fleece-lined and padded laptop sleeve that houses up to a 15" laptop and sits well above the base of the bag to protect it from drop impacts or when you put it down on the ground. To protect the base even further the material on the bottom of the bag is a heavy-duty, reinforced 1680D Ballistic Nylon. The laptop sleeve also serves as a hydration bladder sleeve that allows drinking access via the tube port at the top so you can take this bag on hikes too (but you have to use your own hydration bladder for this). North Face have really thought into the ergonomics of the bag and you can see it by how technical the shoulder straps and backpanel are. The Recon features what North Face calls their "FlexVent Suspension System" which features compression injection moulded adjustable shoulder straps that are contoured to best rest on your shoulders, they create innovative flex zones that alleviate clavicle hot spots, pressure-point strain and neck pain. Meanwhile the backpanel is heavily padded and has a breathable mesh and a central airflow channel for maximum support and ventilation. Like all North Face bags, the Recon comes with accreditation from the American Chiropractic Association certifying that they've been engineered to carry the heaviest of loads.
We have more info on the Recon here: rushfaster.com.au/product/the-north-face/recon-15-laptop-backpack-tnf-black/12100/
From the two bags you've mentioned, I would strongly recommend The North Face Recon.
Check the links in the description to see where you can buy one.
Hope that helps :)
Awesome review! I just got mine in today. I didn't know that was a whistle on the chest strap amazing. This backpack rocks 💯💯👌
whats the difference between Recon and surge? do not see reply below
Can it be used for school?
Arturo Gonzalez
No. Only 6-packs of beer or a bed pillow. 😄
how tall are you in cm I'm about 165 cm do you think it would fit
Perfect for alcoholics! 🍺
great video mate
keep going
That's the best f****** review I have ever seen.
No, no, no, the straps are NOT well-padded. I took a Recon on a trip, and they were the most painful straps I have ever experienced. I got so frustrated that I just cut the straps off when I got home. I can't see anyone carrying beer or books with those straps. It's a shame because I loved everything else about the Recon: perfect size for under airline seats, generous side pockets, mesh pocket for a light jacket or sweater, strong fabric and zippers. I could not find any other backpack with all of these features. I will either sew on replacement (military) straps or make my own.
Dang that sounds like a terrible experience! It's so unusual that the Recon would actually cause pain on you - the backpack ergonomics in all their bags are really thoughtfully designed and equipped with the best kind of materials (the shoulder straps are padded with injection moulded memory foam!)
Could this have been an older version of the bag? Or perhaps the bag was loaded with too much weight?
Either way, glad you like all the other aspects of the bag! :)
Um I want to buy this but I’m really confused on the part where it says 31L for all black womens????? Why won’t it let me get the one size fits all
Are you on our website? Where are you getting this information from? If you're looking for the standard Recon backpack (not womens), you can find those on the links in the description :)
Bring on the six pack.
Is this the first time was looking at the pack?! ... “it’s a good pack because it has uhhh pockets and zippers... and uhhh let’s see how many six packs I could fit in here”
Pablo Romero this is true haha
Really not much different from the Jester backpack, except the price.
Yeah they do share a lot of similar features, but the Recon comes with a lot more added features which contributes to its overall price and quality (and popularity). The Jester doesn't have:
- Removable waist belt for added stability
- Extensive FlexVent backpanel & shoulder strap support system (similar, but much more support than the Jester)
- Separate dedicated laptop compartment (Jester has it in the main compartment)
- Faux-fur lined quick access pocket at the front
- 31 litre capacity (comparative Jester is 29)
@@RushfasterTV Now you're making me reconsider. Thanks for the response!
@@fredydeekrueger169 Glad we could help! :)
fredydee Krueger how much do theese cost?
@@tofaa3668 I found the Jester for $37 and the other one for $59. These prices were for black Friday and specifically at a military store. So no tax either.
Got mine for $67 on ebags
thats USD
Maybe you should shoot the vid inside a room with black walls so there's absolutely no contrast with the black bag, black shirt you're holding it in front of, and the black sofa.
if you`d not carry 6-packs. why would you buy a backpack!? thats what backpacks are for!...thx Daniel....waiting for more reviews...ofc...with 6ps testing ~.~
He obviously doesn’t ski or snowboard
He does... but why do you say that.
Rushfaster the mesh pocket is used for a helmet in skiing and the fleece pocket is designed for skiing goggles. I just felt a skier would be able to identify these features.
Recon vs Borealis . Which better? Please answer me
A lot of people ask this question - basically the Recon and Borealis are identical apart from some small features. The Recon's capacity comes to 31 litres, where the Borealis only comes to 28. The Borealis features a bungee cord system at the front for attaching bits and pieces and good for stashing something quick that won't slip out. The Recon also features a stash pocket at the front but its more a mesh sleeve that can be unclipped. Very similar purposes for each. If you're looking for a backpack that has more of a slimmer / minimal silhouette then get the Recon, if you'd like a more outdoorsy / camp-vibes look - get the Borealis. But functionally - they share almost all the same features.
Hope that helps! :)
Is this for men or women? I only see black in women recon category
VJTrey1 same thing i'm asking bro, everywhere i look for it says women's
luis vasquez i already bought 1 from amazon for men
VJTrey1 for how much?
luis vasquez 100 bucks I believe
VJTrey1 mind sending me the link
Haha the only thing that matters. How many beer can you carry with it!
he seems a bit high and confused by the bag
Yeah we did things differently back then when we were starting up. We've definitely changed things up since these videos - check out our newer vids! :)
"like" for filling it with six packs
What is your height?...ammm...17 six packs.
Lmao
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Not weatherproof though, which is why I hate North Face. You call yourself a outdoor gear company but your bags aren't weatherproof. Makes zero sense
That’s fair enough - but a lot of bags these days are only water-resistant with varying levels of effectiveness. Technically speaking, there are very few bags that are completely 100% waterproof. - Ed
poor seller.
dang... these gotten ugly af compared to the old ones in the erly 2000s