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.
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 |
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.
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