The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs The North Face 70 Guide Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the The North Face 70 Guide Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the 70 Guide Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
The North Face 70 Guide Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin 75 Backpack 70 Guide Backpack
Category Backpacking Drawstring
Sub Category Hiking Commuter
Capacity (L) S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 21 x 13 x 6
Weight (lb) S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz 1.74
Fabric Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish Leather
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black Carafe Green
Rating 4.4 5
Price Under $700 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Zippers Wraparound J-zip
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle top access Fold-over opening
External Pockets Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
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
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 70 Guide Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's 70 Guide Backpack is a Drawstring backpack with Commuter 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 The North Face 70 Guide Backpack's capacity is with a size of 21 x 13 x 6 inches. Constructed from Leather it weighs 1.74 pounds and is available in Carafe Green.