The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack

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.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face against the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack by Columbia .


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.