The main difference between the Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack has Shoulder Straps (3D air shoulder harness) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Gregory Mountain | The North Face |
Name | Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack | Griffin 75 Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 62L | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | |
Dimensions (in) | 28 x 13 x 13 | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | |
Weight (lb) | 4.7 | 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 | 3 colors and patterns | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | September 6, 2012 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.4 | |
Price | Under $300 | Under $700 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | 3D air shoulder harness | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Chest strap | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | 3D air hipbelt | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | |
Zippers | Comfort grip custom molded loop zipper pullers | Wraparound J-zip | |
Main Compartment Access | U-zip main opening or full body front access | Flap with buckle top access | |
External Pockets | 9 external pockets including weather shield hip belt pocket | Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can hold water bottle | 2 slip-in side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Sunglass quick stow system | Reflective webbing | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Stowable Straps | Stowable sleeping bag straps | ||
Rear Loading Straps | Yes | ||
Base / Bottom | Dual layer bottom panel | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | FlashDry™ back panel | |
Rain Cover | Custom fitted rain cover included | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal wishbone aluminum frame | ||
Ergonomic | Matrix ventilated back panel with layered, multi-density foam | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Response A3 suspension with auto angle adjust | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | |
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | ||
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 |
Gregory Mountain's Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.
The Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack has a capacity of 62L (liters), weighs 4.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 28 x 13 x 13. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 3 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.
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