The North Face Griffin Backpack vs The North Face Womens Recon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin Backpack and the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack is that the Griffin Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Womens Recon Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin Backpack Womens Recon Backpack
Category Outdoor Womens
Sub Category Travel Laptop
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 Polyester and Nylon
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 3.8 4.7
Price Under $225 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap Women-specific contoured 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 and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets 2 stretch side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top 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 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 reflectivity
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

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


The North Face's Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel features while The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens 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 Womens Recon Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 19.25 x 13 x 7 inches. Constructed from Polyester and Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .