The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the The North Face Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Molded hipbelt features two full pockets) while the Youth Mini Explorer Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Griffin 75 Backpack | Youth Mini Explorer Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | School | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | 10L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | 0.25 | |
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 recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish | |
Color | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue | |
Rating | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $700 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Hook-&-loop sternum straps | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-Repellent | ||
Zippers | Wraparound J-zip | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Flap with buckle top access | Normal top zipped flap access | |
External Pockets | Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | Metal snap pockets on the front, 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | 2 slip-in side pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab nylon handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Reflective webbing | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | FlashDry™ back panel | Padded |
Hip Belt Pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
Youtube Video | Youtube Video Link | https://youtu.be/i1XfoxGmwQQ | |
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 Youth Mini Explorer Backpack is a School backpack with Daypack 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 Youth Mini Explorer Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 8.875 x 5.5 x 11.875 inches. Constructed from 600D recycled polyester with non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (DWR) finish it weighs 0.25 pounds and is available in Acoustic Blue Triangle Camo Print/Acoustic Blue.