The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack

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.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face against the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack by Kelty .


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.