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.
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 |
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.
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