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.
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 |
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.
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