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.
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 |
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.
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