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.
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 |
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.
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