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 Main Compartment Access (Flap with buckle top access) while the Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
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

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 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.