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

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Molded hipbelt features two full pockets) while the Youth Recon Squash Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin 75 Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category Backpacking School
Sub Category Hiking Childrens
Capacity (L) S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L 17L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 16 x 11.25 x 6
Weight (lb) S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz 0.98
Fabric Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish 600D Polyester
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY
Rating 4.4 4.4
Price Under $700 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Zippers Wraparound J-zip Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle top access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket
Internal Compartments Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing Reflective bike-light loop
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry™ back panel Comfortable, stitched-foam 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

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


The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a School backpack with Childrens 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 Youth Recon Squash Backpack's capacity is 17L with a size of 16 x 11.25 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 0.98 pounds and is available in C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY.