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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from San Diego on 5/6/2008
Got bag to replace my old (and too small) TLD bag. I like that I can carry my 15"laptop, clothes, couple books/mags, two water bottles and misc personals on business trips. Also like that it makes a great trail bag for long days hike/bike and carries enough to work on trail all day and is very comfortable. Dislike that the outside strap to hold helmet interferes w/outer zipper.
from Hershey, PA on 2/7/2008
I use this bag for travel, as well as day hikes. The mesh front pack is great for throwing those last few hard to pack items, and they remain secure with the pull tie. Only negative is the center pocket is a bit inaccessible. Other than that, a great pack!
from Alberta, CA on 2/3/2008
Beware! When you first put this backpack on your going to wonder about the staps! BUT, have no fear, the new gear style supports rigid straps. Wear the pack for a bit, and stretch the staps out (they were tight on my neck), soon though (with 1-2 wears) you'll love the straps. I have no issues with the straps anymore, they take weight off you body, and help balance the bag. So far I love the bag as I can use it for just about anything, and would recommend it to a friend
from Troy, NY on 10/9/2007
This is a great bag if you want one for trail running that doesn't bounce, it gets a bit warm though. I like the space for two hydration bottles and storage for first aid and other items. I don't like to run with "fanny packs" but the chest and hip straps on this bag are perfect for keeping the bag snug against your body and makes moving very easy. As a woman, was surprised at how well it fit...the chest straps are adjustable so that helps.I'm contacting [...] tomorrow about the broken zipper, it just stopped working and I've had it for less than a couple of months.
from Amityville, NY on 9/27/2007
Poor choice of draw cords for side mesh pockets. Would benefit from elastic top. Overall great bag though.
from New Hampshire on 9/26/2007
Good value and excellent functionality for the price. Very comfortable.
from Issaquah, WA on 9/19/2007
This pack is very comfortable and has helpful features. [$]
from Bedford NH on 9/16/2007
Super purchase.
from Federal Way, WA on 9/16/2007
i LOVE this backpack! ^-^it's cute and i love it. i like how this one has a strap by ur chest.it makes carrying ur backpack easier, lighter.i like the color (all black), the design.. the pockets, there's so many. >_<the price was REALLY reasonable.. i got it when [...] was having a back to school sale..price + shipping = about [$]i like it, but i always forget where i put my stuff!! it's really big .. but than im really short, petite.but i still like it. =)you'll love this backpack.i had jester from the northface, but this one's better.more comfortable, better looking.
from EastElmhurst ny on 9/13/2007
[...] this bag should be labeled amasing
from Rockville, MD on 9/10/2007
Good quality pack with plenty of storage room and pockets for keeping stuff organized within the pack. Zippers have held up well with no splitting thus far with decent sized loads. Good for day packing and daily school use. I carry a lot of heavy text books daily and havent had any problems. Outside mesh is just a little short for securing my Nalgenes as well as I would like. Other than that, no complaints.
from westchester, new york on 9/7/2007
the pack is great, i hope the straps start to mold to my shoulders soon. otherwise, no problems
from Connecticut, United States on 8/22/2007
The Recon North Face Daypack is the most flexible pack I have ever purchased. It is tremendous for carrying all of my school supplies, including my macbook, and the tightening straps keep the bag close to you, not having it sag and weigh you down. It is extremely well padded and very comfortable. It is very durable and the color selection is great, there's something that will match your tastes perfectly. I recommend this to anyone who needs a very solid pack, with loads of room and comfort. Defiantly five stars!
from waterloo, on on 5/14/2007
took me a week to use each pocket once
from bloomsburg, pa on 1/29/2007
i live off campus and prefer to walk to school. the waist straps help to balance out the excessive weight of the textbooks. last semester i had horrible lower back pain. i am happy to say that back pain is a thing of the past.
Well this is a very nice pack i love the bottle holders better and deeper then my old pack have never had a bottle fall out, even when i run with it. the only thing i dont like is the compartments on the inside are a litttle to lose and sometime my stuff get moved around but otherwise a great pack. i mostly use it for college and i can fit all my text books and notebooks inside and dont have to worry about the zipper breaking, it awesome.
from Brooklyn, NY on 11/13/2006
Rugged. Well-designed and built. Large capacity--for just a solitary day hiker, it's too big unless you're packing a picnic for 4 or lots of specialized equipment. I'm using it for grocery shopping from a market I bike to--this item could easily make the entire Appalachian Trail from Ga. to Maine. Would like to get it out in the woods some time.
from Cohoes, NY on 11/12/2006
The straps really make this back-pack the best. They provide excellent support and keep the pack in one place when one is hiking. THere is no need to hold the straps close to your body to keep the pack from sliding off of one shoulder....very helpful when you are climbing up a rock!!
from Westborough MA on 11/2/2006
High quality. Very satisfied
from Texas on 11/1/2006
I wasnt sure about the size at first but it will fit 3-4 textbooks and my laptop. It also has compartments all over the plave and the side pockets hold water bottles and a small-medium umbrella great.
from Chapel Hill, NC on 11/1/2006
The pack is comfortable, sturdy, and durable. It's water resistant and also very roomy. The only problem has been keeping the water bottle in the side holder, it tends to fall out sometimes.
from St. Louis on 10/18/2006
I got this pack after borrowing one while in Peru. I used it there for short hikes and found it very comfortable. I especially like all the small pockets for organizing things.
from Austin, TX on 10/9/2006
This backpack is great, I have used the last 3 versions of the north face recon and this is by far the best!
from NJ on 10/4/2006
It's a great product, very light weight, holds a 15" Widescreen Notebook without a problem. No one will ever know you're carrying one.
from Butler, PA. on 10/4/2006
This is a great daypack. I use it every day to carry my work gear. It commutes in my car or on my bike, it's like a briefcase that I can wear. I picked up a second Recon for hunting. It's a very durable pack, and very stable with the waist belt and sternum straps fastened. I give it two thumbs up.