The main difference between the The North Face Cryptic Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Cryptic Backpack has Shoulder Straps (FlexVent™ custom molded shoulder straps) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Cryptic Backpack | Griffin 75 Backpack | |
Category | Daypack | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 29L | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | |
Dimensions (in) | 13 x 19 x 6 | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.0 | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester | Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish | |
Color | 8 colors and patterns | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | April 16, 2021 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.4 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $700 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | FlexVent™ custom molded shoulder straps | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellant finish | ||
Zippers | Wraparound J-zip | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Flap with buckle top access | |
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | 2 slip-in side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Front elastic bungee system | Reflective webbing | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop compartment | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Comfortable padded mesh back panel and breathable lumbar panel | 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 |
The North Face 's Cryptic Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.
The The North Face Cryptic Backpack has a capacity of 29L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 x 19 x 6. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 8 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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