The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Molded hipbelt features two full pockets) while the Explore Haulaback Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Griffin 75 Backpack | Explore Haulaback Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | 43.5L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | 3.34 | |
Fabric | Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish | 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish | |
Color | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | Peak Purple/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | Lifetime | ||
Rating | 4.4 | 5 | |
Price | Under $700 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Adjustable chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
Zippers | Wraparound J-zip | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle top access | Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access | |
External Pockets | Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | ||
Internal Compartments | Laptop compartment | ||
Side Pockets | 2 slip-in side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Four padded webbing handles | |
Loops and Attachments | Reflective webbing | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | |
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Dedicated zip bottom | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | FlashDry™ back panel | Padded flat back panel |
Hip Belt Pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
Gym / Sports Features | Laundry Pocket | Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate | |
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 Explore Haulaback 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 The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack's capacity is 43.5L with a size of 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 inches. Constructed from 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish it weighs 3.34 pounds and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black.
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