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.
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 |
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.
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