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.
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 |
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.
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