The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the The North Face Chimera 24L Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Reflective webbing) while the Chimera 24L Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Griffin 75 Backpack | Chimera 24L Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | 24L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | 23 x 13 x 4 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | 1lb 5oz | |
Fabric | Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish | 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish | |
Color | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | Banff Blue/Aviator Navy | |
Warranty | Lifetime | ||
Rating | 4.4 | 3.7 | |
Price | Under $700 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Adjustable sternum strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | Adjustable waist belt | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-resistant | ||
Zippers | Wraparound J-zip | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle top access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | Side pockets, front stash pocket, 4 harness pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Main and secondary compartments | ||
Side Pockets | 2 slip-in side pockets | 2 slip-in side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Reflective webbing | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | Lightweight | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | FlashDry™ back panel | FlashDry back panel |
Hip Belt Pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Built-in hydration sleeve | |
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 The North Face's Chimera 24L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Chimera 24L Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 23 x 13 x 4 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite nylon, non-PFC DWR finish it weighs 1lb 5oz pounds and is available in Banff Blue/Aviator Navy.
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