The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Zippers (Wraparound J-zip) while the Farpoint Trek 55 does not.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 55 Frontview
Specs Brand The North Face Osprey
Name Griffin 75 Backpack Farpoint Trek 55
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Travel
Capacity (L) S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L 55L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 25 x 13 x 12
Weight (lb) S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz 3.9
Fabric Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 18, 2010
Rating 4.4 4.8
Price Under $700 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets Padded hip belts
Zippers Wraparound J-zip
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle top access Large panel zip access
External Pockets Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket, detachable daypack
Internal Compartments Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top and side handles
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing Gear loops
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Lockable laptop and tablet compartment
Travel Features Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowaway backpanel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry™ back panel Smooth mesh covered atilon foam back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5mm lightWire peripheral frame
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper
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 Farpoint Trek 55 by Osprey .


The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Farpoint Trek 55 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 Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 's capacity is 55L with a size of 25 x 13 x 12 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop it weighs 3.9 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.