The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Youth Recon Squash Backpack has Shoulder Straps (J shape - adjustable padded strap) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Griffin 75 Backpack
Category School Backpacking
Sub Category Childrens Hiking
Capacity (L) 17L S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.25 x 6 S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4
Weight (lb) 0.98 S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz
Fabric 600D Polyester Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish
Color C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Rating 4.4 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $700
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls Wraparound J-zip
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Flap with buckle top access
External Pockets Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
Internal Compartments Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop Reflective webbing
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel FlashDry™ back panel
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
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 Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a School backpack with Childrens features while The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack has a capacity of 17L (liters), weighs 0.98 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 16 x 11.25 x 6. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY 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.