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 Main Compartment Access (Flap with buckle top access) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Griffin 75 Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | School | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Laptop | |
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 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
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 | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish | |
Color | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | Cone Orange/Tnf Black | |
Release Date | July 29, 2022 | ||
Rating | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $700 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | Removable waist belt | |
Zippers | Wraparound J-zip | Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab | |
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle top access | ||
External Pockets | Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys. Two durable, external water bottle pockets can easily double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side. Two side compression webbing straps. Bottom compression. Webbing daisy chain offers lash points, stretch-mesh pocket, | |
Internal Compartments | Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | 2 slip-in side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Comfortable, padded top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Reflective webbing | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | FlashDry™ back panel | |
Hip Belt Pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
Other Features | Other Features | The patent-pending Dyno Carry System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack | Women-specific version available |
The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop 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 6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Cone Orange/Tnf Black.
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