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

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin Backpack and the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack is that the Griffin Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Pivoting hip belt) while the Youth Recon Squash Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category Outdoor School
Sub Category Travel Childrens
Capacity (L) 65L 17L
Dimensions (in) 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 16 x 11.25 x 6
Weight (lb) 2 0.98
Fabric Nylon 600D Polyester
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY
Rating 3.8 4.4
Price Under $225 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap 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 Pivoting hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Wraparound J-zipper access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket 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 stretch side pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Detachable daypack Reflective bike-light loop
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded adjustable back panel Comfortable, stitched-foam 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

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


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