The North Face Recon vs Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30
The The North Face Recon is 30L and 1.17kg2.6lb; the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30 is 30L and 1.2kg2.6lb. The The North Face Recon is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The The North Face Recon costs $220 less. The The North Face Recon fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30 fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | The North Face Recon | Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $125Best | $345 |
| Volume | 30L | 30L |
| Weight | 1.17kg2.6lbBest | 1.2kg2.6lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 49×29.5×19.1cm19.5×11.5×7.5in | 32×50×20cm12.5×19.5×8in |
| Laptop | 16" | no laptop sleeve |
| Compartments | n/a | 5 |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 0 |
| Compression straps | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | n/a | Clamshell, clamshell (U-shape) |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Removable | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | Yes |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with fluorine-free DWR finish (heather colours: 300D heathered recycled polyester ripstop) | 630d bluesign-certified ballistic nylon exterior, 200d Halcyon nylon ripstop interior (default Aubergine Ballistic colorway) |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.