Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack has Shoulder Straps (Techlite adjustable shoulder straps) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.

Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Front View
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia The North Face
Name Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Griffin 75 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Backpacking Hiking
Capacity (L) 55L S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L
Dimensions (in) 14 x 8.5 x 23 S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4
Weight (lb) S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz
Fabric 100% Nylon Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish
Color 2 Colors and patterns Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5 4.4
Price Under $200 Under $700
General Features Shoulder Straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with rescue whistle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hip belt Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Zippers YKK water resistant zipper Wraparound J-zip
Main Compartment Access Rolltop access Flap with buckle top access
External Pockets 6 external pockets and 2 side pocket Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops Reflective webbing
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Backdraft tensioned back panel FlashDry™ back panel
Rain Cover Integrated pack rain fly
Hip Belt Pockets Yes Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
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 Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack by Columbia against the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face.


Columbia 's Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14 x 8.5 x 23. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 2 Colors and patterns 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.