The main difference between the Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack has Shoulder Straps (S-shaped padded shoulder straps) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Mountaintop | The North Face |
Name | 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack | Griffin 75 Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Backpacking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 70L | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | |
Dimensions (in) | 29.9 x 13 x 10.2 | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.0 | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | |
Fabric | 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 | 10+ colors and patterns | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | Mountaintop Warranty | ||
Release Date | May 31, 2018 | ||
Rating | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $700 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-shaped padded shoulder straps | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belt with pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water resistant material | ||
Zippers | YKK zippers | Wraparound J-zip | |
Main Compartment Access | Top loading access | Flap with buckle top access | |
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket, bottom compartment, and 2 side pockets | 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 | Reflective webbing | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Laptop sleeve | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Breathable padded back panel | FlashDry™ back panel |
Rain Cover | Rain cover included | ||
Internal / External Frame | Dual aluminum internal frame | ||
Ergonomic | Ergonomic design | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | 8 level height adjuster | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds 3L water bladder | |
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 |
Mountaintop 's 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.
The Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 70L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 29.9 x 13 x 10.2. It's made of Nylon and is available in 10+ 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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