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.
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 |
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 .
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