Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

The main difference between the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack has Shoulder Straps (Straight - adjustable padded strap) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.

Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Patagonia The North Face
Name Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack Griffin 75 Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 55L S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L
Dimensions (in) 26 x 12.5 x 7.5 S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4
Weight (lb) 2lbs 13.2oz S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz
Fabric Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish
Color Joya Blue Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Rating 4.4
Price Under $250 Under $700
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Wraparound J-zip
Main Compartment Access Dual spindrift access Flap with buckle top access
External Pockets 1 top/flap zip pocket, Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
Internal Compartments Stash Pocket
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Adjustable ice-axe carry, Removable compression straps, Three-point, over-the-top rope-carrying system Reflective webbing
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded FlashDry™ back panel
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
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 Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack by Patagonia against the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face.


Patagonia's Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 2lbs 13.2oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 26 x 12.5 x 7.5. It's made of and is available in Joya Blue 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.