The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs Mountaintop 40L Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the Mountaintop 40L Hiking Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Reflective webbing) while the 40L Hiking Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Mountaintop 40L Hiking Backpack FRont View
Specs Brand The North Face Mountaintop
Name Griffin 75 Backpack 40L Hiking Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Outdoor
Capacity (L) S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L 40L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 20.1 x 13.8 x 6.3
Weight (lb) S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz 2.1
Fabric Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish Polyester
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty Mountaintop Warranty
Release Date August 1, 2016
Rating 4.4 4.6
Price Under $700 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps S-curve sponge padded shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Elastic chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets Adjustable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Wraparound J-zip YKK zippers
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle top access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers Zipped top, middle and bottom pockets plus two side pockets
Internal Compartments Spacious main compartment with pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle or umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop pocket fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant 40.2 linear inches carry on size compliant
Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry™ back panel Breathable padded back panel
Rain Cover Rain cover included
Ventilated Back Air diversion back system
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Trekking Pole Holders Hiking pole attachment
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Bottom compartment for shoes
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 40L Hiking Backpack by Mountaintop .


The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Mountaintop 's 40L Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor 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 Mountaintop 40L Hiking Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 20.1 x 13.8 x 6.3 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 2.1 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.