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    Recon Backpack

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    Details and Features

    Stay organised on the move with the Recon, a classic backpack with enhanced features and a lighter, improved suspension for all-day comfort. The 360-degrees of reflectivity keeps you visible and safe during your commute, and mesh water bottle pockets make it easy to stay hydrated on the go. Carry your helmet in the stretch-front stash pocket for hands-free convenience.
    • The FlexVent™ suspension system, certified by the American Chiropractic Association, has articulated shoulder straps, a rounded back panel, comfortable stitch lines and soft-touch chemise fabric
    • Stand-up design
    • Protective dedicated laptop compartment
    • Large main compartment for books and binders
    • Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
    • External, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
    • Two durable, external water bottle pockets can easily double as multi-use pockets
    • Two side compression webbing straps
    • Bottom compression
    • Webbing daisy chain offers lash points
    • External stretch-mesh pocket
    • 360-degree reflectivity
    • U-pull zippers are easy to grab
    • Comfortable, padded top grab handle
    • Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
    • Removable waist belt

    Product Specifications

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    Sustainable
    activity
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    Unisex
    dimensions
    11.6" x 7.5" x 19.3" (29.5 cm x 19.1 cm x 49 cm)
    material
    210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
    average weight
    2 lbs 9 oz (1165 g)
    volume
    1831 in³ (30 litres)

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    Orders placed between 15th November 2025 to 31st December 2025 qualify for our extended 60-day Returns Policy.*

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