Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

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.

Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack by Gregory Mountain against the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face.


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.