The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Lightweight (Lightweight IronLite™) while the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Columbia |
Name | Griffin 75 Backpack | Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | 55L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | 14 x 8.5 x 23 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | ||
Fabric | Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish | 100% Nylon | |
Color | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | 2 Colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
Price | Under $700 | Under $200 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Techlite adjustable shoulder straps | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap with rescue whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | Hip belt | |
Zippers | Wraparound J-zip | YKK water resistant zipper | |
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle top access | Rolltop access | |
External Pockets | Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | 6 external pockets and 2 side pocket | |
Side Pockets | 2 slip-in side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Reflective webbing | Gear loops | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | FlashDry™ back panel | Backdraft tensioned back panel |
Rain Cover | Integrated pack rain fly | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | Yes | |
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes | |
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 Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Columbia 's Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features.
The The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack has a capacity of S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L (liters), weighs S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4. It's made of Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black in comparison the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 14 x 8.5 x 23 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.
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