The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack

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.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face against the Ascensionist Pack 55L Backpack by Patagonia.


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.