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

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Recon Backpack and the The North Face Griffin Backpack is that the Womens Recon Backpack has Handles (Padded top handle) while the Griffin Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Recon Backpack
The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Recon Backpack Griffin Backpack
Category Womens Outdoor
Sub Category Laptop Travel
Capacity (L) 30L 65L
Dimensions (in) 19.25 x 13 x 7 15.4 x 11 x 26.4
Weight (lb) 2 2
Fabric Polyester and Nylon Nylon
Color 30+ colors and patterns Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7 3.8
Price Under $100 Under $225
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Pivoting hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Wraparound J-zipper access
External Pockets 2 zipped front and 2 side pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle
Loops and Attachments Extendable front stash pocket with daisy chains and fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys Detachable daypack
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 mesh back and breathable lumbar panel Padded adjustable 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 360-degree reflectivity Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Womens Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Griffin 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 Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel 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 Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.