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.
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 |
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.
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