The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Zippers (Wraparound J-zip) while the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Kelty |
Name | Griffin 75 Backpack | Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | 90L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | 31 x 23 x 16 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | 5.8 | |
Fabric | Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish | ||
Color | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | Black | |
Warranty | Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | May 10, 2013 | ||
Rating | 4.4 | 4.9 | |
Price | Under $700 | Under $225 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Ventilating shoulder straps | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | HDPE-reinforced waistbelt | |
Zippers | Wraparound J-zip | ||
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle top access | Top loading access | |
External Pockets | Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | Bottom zipped compartment and multiple side zipped pockets | |
Side Pockets | 2 slip-in side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Reflective webbing | Belt stabilizers, daisy chain and lash points | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | FlashDry™ back panel | Ventilated back panel |
Internal / External Frame | Aluminum external frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | 16-22" adjustable torso length | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
Top / Floating Lid | 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 Kelty 's Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack's capacity is 90L with a size of 31 x 23 x 16 inches. Constructed from it weighs 5.8 pounds and is available in Black.
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