The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Side Pockets (2 slip-in side pockets) while the Altvia Pack 36L Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Patagonia
Name Griffin 75 Backpack Altvia Pack 36L Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L 36L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 23.5 x 12 x 10.5
Weight (lb) S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz 2.18
Fabric Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish 100% recycled nylon
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black Noble Grey
Rating 4.4
Price Under $700 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Wraparound J-zip Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle top access Flap with buckle
External Pockets Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers 2 zip hip belt pockets
Internal Compartments 1 zip pocket, 1 slip-in pocket
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry™ back panel Padded
Rain Cover Rain cover included; pack volume is 36 liters
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
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 Altvia Pack 36L Backpack by Patagonia.


The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Patagonia's Altvia Pack 36L 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 Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L Backpack's capacity is 36L with a size of 23.5 x 12 x 10.5 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon it weighs 2.18 pounds and is available in Noble Grey.