The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack

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.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face against the Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face.


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.