The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Reflective webbing) while the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Mountaintop |
Name | Griffin 75 Backpack | 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | 70L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | 29.9 x 13 x 10.2 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | 2.0 | |
Fabric | Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish | Nylon | |
Color | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | 10+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Mountaintop Warranty | ||
Release Date | May 31, 2018 | ||
Rating | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
Price | Under $700 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-shaped padded shoulder straps | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | Padded hip belt with pockets | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water resistant material | ||
Zippers | Wraparound J-zip | YKK zippers | |
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle top access | Top loading access | |
External Pockets | Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | 1 zipped front pocket, bottom compartment, and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | 2 slip-in side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
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 sleeve | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | FlashDry™ back panel | Breathable padded back panel |
Rain Cover | Rain cover included | ||
Internal / External Frame | Dual aluminum internal frame | ||
Ergonomic | Ergonomic design | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | 8 level height adjuster | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Holds 3L water bladder | |
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 Mountaintop 's 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack's capacity is 70L with a size of 29.9 x 13 x 10.2 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 10+ colors and patterns.
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