The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Side Pockets (2 slip-in side pockets) while the Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Patagonia |
Name | Griffin 75 Backpack | Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
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 | 26 x 12.5 x 7.5 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | 2lbs 13.2oz | |
Fabric | Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish | ||
Color | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | Joya Blue | |
Rating | 4.4 | ||
Price | Under $700 | Under $250 | |
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 string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle top access | Dual spindrift access | |
External Pockets | Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | 1 top/flap zip pocket, | |
Internal Compartments | Stash Pocket | ||
Side Pockets | 2 slip-in side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Reflective webbing | Adjustable ice-axe carry, Removable compression straps, Three-point, over-the-top rope-carrying system | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | FlashDry™ back panel | Padded |
Hip Belt Pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
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 Ascensionist Pack 55L 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 Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 26 x 12.5 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2lbs 13.2oz pounds and is available in Joya Blue.
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