The North Face Cryptic Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

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.

The North Face Cryptic Backpack Front View
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Cryptic Backpack by The North Face against the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face.


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.