The North Face Crestone Backpack vs The North Face Griffin Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Crestone Backpack and the The North Face Griffin Backpack is that the Crestone Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) while the Griffin Backpack does not.

The North Face Crestone Backpack - Front View
The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Crestone Backpack Griffin Backpack
Category Daypack Outdoor
Sub Category Outdoor Travel
Capacity (L) 27.5L 65L
Dimensions (in) 18.13 x 11 x 8.25 15.4 x 11 x 26.4
Weight (lb) 1 2
Fabric Nylon
Color Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Rating 4.7 3.8
Price Under $100 Under $225
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Padded adjustable shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Pivoting hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Wraparound J-zipper access
External Pockets 2 side slip in pockets, 1 front zip pocket, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, simplified organization in front pocket, tablet sleeve and key fob
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets 2 stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles
Loops and Attachments Detachable daypack
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded and protective 15" laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded adjustable back panel
Load Lifters Adjustable load lifters
Hip Belt Pockets 2 hip belt pockets
Top / Floating Lid Detachable flip-forward top lid
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Crestone Backpack by The North Face against the Griffin Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Crestone Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel features.

The The North Face Crestone Backpack has a capacity of 27.5L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.13 x 11 x 8.25. It's made of and is available in Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black in comparison the The North Face Griffin Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.