The main difference between the The North Face Griffin Backpack and the The North Face Recon Backpack is that the Griffin Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Recon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Griffin Backpack | Recon Backpack | |
Category | Outdoor | Sports | |
Sub Category | Travel | Running | |
Capacity (L) | 65L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 | 19.25 x 13 x 7 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 2 | |
Fabric | Nylon | 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 | 3.8 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $225 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded adjustable shoulder strap | 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 | Pivoting hip belt | Removable waist belt | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellent | ||
Main Compartment Access | Wraparound J-zipper access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | 2 stretch side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Detachable daypack | Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded adjustable back panel | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel |
Load Lifters | Adjustable load lifters | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | 2 hip belt pockets | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Detachable flip-forward top lid | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective webbing | 360-degree reflective accents | |
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration sleeve |
The North Face's Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel features while The North Face 's Recon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Running features.
The The North Face Griffin Backpack has a capacity of 65L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 15.4 x 11 x 26.4. It's made of Nylon 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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