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 Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category Outdoor Childrens
Sub Category Travel School
Capacity (L) 65L 17L
Dimensions (in) 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 16 x 11.5 x 6
Weight (lb) 2 0.9
Fabric Nylon 600D Polyester
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black 4 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 3.8 4.7
Price Under $225 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Breakaway sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Pivoting hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Wraparound J-zipper access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket 2 front and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets 2 stretch side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Detachable daypack Internal name label
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 Reflective bike-light loop
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 Childrens backpack with School 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 11.5 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 0.9 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.