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 Handles (Top grab handle) while the Griffin Backpack does not.

The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack Front View
The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Youth Recon Squash Backpack Griffin Backpack
Category Childrens Outdoor
Sub Category School Travel
Capacity (L) 17L 65L
Dimensions (in) 16 x 11.5 x 6 15.4 x 11 x 26.4
Weight (lb) 0.9 2
Fabric 600D Polyester Nylon
Color 4 colors and patterns Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 3.8
Price Under $50 Under $225
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Breakaway sternum strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Pivoting hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water repellent
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Wraparound J-zipper access
External Pockets 2 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 Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Internal name label 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 bike-light loop 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 Childrens backpack with School 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 0.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 16 x 11.5 x 6. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 4 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.