Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Farpoint Trek 55 has Shoulder Straps (Padded shoulder straps) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.

Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 55 Frontview
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey The North Face
Name Farpoint Trek 55 Griffin 75 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 55L S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L
Dimensions (in) 25 x 13 x 12 S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4
Weight (lb) 3.9 S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz
Fabric 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop 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 Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 18, 2010
Rating 4.8 4.4
Price Under $200 Under $700
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belts Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Zippers Wraparound J-zip
Main Compartment Access Large panel zip access Flap with buckle top access
External Pockets Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket, detachable daypack Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
Internal Compartments Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top and side handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops Reflective webbing
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Lockable laptop and tablet compartment
Travel Features Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowaway backpanel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Smooth mesh covered atilon foam back panel FlashDry™ back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5mm lightWire peripheral frame
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper
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 Farpoint Trek 55 by Osprey against the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face.


Osprey 's Farpoint Trek 55 is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 3.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 25 x 13 x 12. It's made of 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop 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.