North Face Surge vs North Face Recon (2023) - What’s the Difference?

In this video we will be comparing The North Face Recon (2023) and the North Face Surge. Both a decent amount of space, a solid build quality, plenty of organization and comfortable harness systems, but there are some slight differences that might make one better than the other depending on your needs. 
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Summary:

• Surge: Slightly larger with additional organizational options and better laptop protection 
• Recon: More compact and better suited for outdoor use

Surge (REI)

Recon (REI)

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