The North Face Womens Recon Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Womens Recon Backpack has Shoulder Straps (Women-specific contoured shoulder straps ) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Recon Backpack Griffin 75 Backpack
Category Womens Backpacking
Sub Category Laptop Hiking
Capacity (L) 30L S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L
Dimensions (in) 19.25 x 13 x 7 S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4
Weight (lb) 2 S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz
Fabric Polyester and Nylon Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish
Color 30+ colors and patterns Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $700
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Zippers Wraparound J-zip
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Flap with buckle top access
External Pockets 2 zipped front and 2 side pockets Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys Reflective webbing
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
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
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel FlashDry™ back panel
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity
Other Features Other Features The patent-pending Dyno Carry System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack

You're currently comparing the Womens Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Womens Recon Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The The North Face Womens Recon Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.25 x 13 x 7. It's made of Polyester and Nylon and is available in 30+ colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L with a size of S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish it weighs S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.