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

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.

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face against the Griffin 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 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.