The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Lightweight (Lightweight IronLite™) while the Explorer 4000 Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face TETON Sports
Name Griffin 75 Backpack Explorer 4000 Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Travel
Capacity (L) S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L 65L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 32 x 18 x 12
Weight (lb) S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz 5
Fabric Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black 4 colors and patterns
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 1, 2006
Rating 4.4 4.7
Price Under $700 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, adjustable, padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps
Zippers Wraparound J-zip Weather-guard zippers
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle top access Top access
External Pockets Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers Front mesh pocket, 1 zipped bottom pocket, and 5 side pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle, tent poles and trekking poles
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing Gear loops, daisy chains, and D-rings
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Travel Features Compression Straps Multi-directional external compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Bottom load straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry™ back panel Padded back panel with open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels
Rain Cover Rainfly included
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position torso adjustments
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Trekking Pole Holders Side pockets can hold tent poles and trekking poles
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds up to 3L hydration bladder
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 Explorer 4000 Backpack by TETON Sports .


The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while TETON Sports 's Explorer 4000 Backpack 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 TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 32 x 18 x 12 inches. Constructed from Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell it weighs 5 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns .