The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Zippers (Wraparound J-zip) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin 75 Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Backpacking Sports
Sub Category Hiking Running
Capacity (L) S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L 30L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 19.25 x 13 x 7
Weight (lb) S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz 2
Fabric Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 12, 2012
Rating 4.4 4.8
Price Under $700 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets Removable waist belt
Zippers Wraparound J-zip
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle top access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry™ back panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents
Other Features Other Features The patent-pending Dyno Carry System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack

You're currently comparing the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face against the Recon Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running features.

The The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack has a capacity of S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L (liters), weighs S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4. It's made of Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black in comparison the The North Face Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.