The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs The North Face Groundwork Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the The North Face Groundwork Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Molded hipbelt features two full pockets) while the Groundwork Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Groundwork Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin 75 Backpack Groundwork Backpack
Category Backpacking Laptop
Sub Category Hiking Everyday
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 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54
Weight (lb) S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz
Fabric Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish 600D Polyester
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black 2 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.4 5.0
Price Under $700 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Zippers Wraparound J-zip
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle top access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing Elastic cord
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry™ back panel Padded mesh 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 Groundwork Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Groundwork Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 Groundwork Backpack's capacity is with a size of 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.