The North Face Griffin Backpack vs The North Face Recon Backpack

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.

The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin Backpack Recon Backpack
Category Outdoor School
Sub Category Travel Laptop
Capacity (L) 65L 30L
Dimensions (in) 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 ‎6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 2 2
Fabric Nylon 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 3.8 4.8
Price Under $225 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap 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 Pivoting hip belt Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab
Main Compartment Access Wraparound J-zipper access
External Pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket 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 stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Detachable daypack
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded adjustable back 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
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available

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


The North Face's Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop 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 ‎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.