The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Explore Haulaback Backpack has Shoulder Straps (Padded shoulder straps) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.

The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Explore Haulaback Backpack Griffin 75 Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 43.5L S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L
Dimensions (in) 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4
Weight (lb) 3.34 S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz
Fabric 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish
Color Peak Purple/Tnf Black Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 5 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $700
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Wraparound J-zip
Main Compartment Access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access Flap with buckle top access
External Pockets Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Four padded webbing handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded flat back panel FlashDry™ back panel
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate
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 Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face against the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack has a capacity of 43.5L (liters), weighs 3.34 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 1.5 x 11 x 23.5. It's made of 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black 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.