The main difference between the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack and the The North Face Griffin Backpack is that the Youth Recon Squash Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with plastic pulls) while the Griffin Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Youth Recon Squash Backpack | Griffin Backpack | |
Category | School | Outdoor | |
Sub Category | Childrens | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 17L | 65L | |
Dimensions (in) | 16 x 11.25 x 6 | 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.98 | 2 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester | Nylon | |
Color | C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | |
Rating | 4.4 | 3.8 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $225 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable padded strap | Padded adjustable shoulder strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Pivoting hip belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with plastic pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Wraparound J-zipper access | |
External Pockets | Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket | 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side mesh pockets | 2 stretch side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Reflective bike-light loop | Detachable daypack | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Comfortable, stitched-foam back 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 | Reflective webbing | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration sleeve |
The North Face's Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a School backpack with Childrens features while The North Face's Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel 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 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.
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