The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Lightweight (Lightweight IronLite™) while the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face Gregory Mountain
Name Griffin 75 Backpack Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Travel
Capacity (L) S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L 62L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 28 x 13 x 13
Weight (lb) S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz 4.7
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 3 colors and patterns
Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 6, 2012
Rating 4.4 4.8
Price Under $700 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps 3D air shoulder harness
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets 3D air hipbelt
Zippers Wraparound J-zip Comfort grip custom molded loop zipper pullers
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle top access U-zip main opening or full body front access
External Pockets Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers 9 external pockets including weather shield hip belt pocket
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing Sunglass quick stow system
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable sleeping bag straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Base / Bottom Dual layer bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry™ back panel
Rain Cover Custom fitted rain cover included
Internal / External Frame Internal wishbone aluminum frame
Ergonomic Matrix ventilated back panel with layered, multi-density foam
Adjustable Length Torso Response A3 suspension with auto angle adjust
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid 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 Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack by Gregory Mountain.


The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Gregory Mountain's Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel 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 Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack's capacity is 62L with a size of 28 x 13 x 13 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 4.7 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.