The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the The North Face Route Rocket 16 Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Side Pockets (2 slip-in side pockets) while the Route Rocket 16 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Griffin 75 Backpack | Route Rocket 16 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Sports | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | 1lb 3oz | |
Fabric | Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish | Body 420D recycled nylon with carbonate PU finish and non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / side panels 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with non-PFC DWR finish | |
Color | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | Black | |
Rating | 4.4 | ||
Price | Under $700 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Adjustable chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | Adjustable waist strap | |
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 | Secure-zip top pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Half-zip pocket | ||
Side Pockets | 2 slip-in side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Reflective webbing | Lash points on both sides | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | FlashDry™ back panel | Padded |
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 |
The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Route Rocket 16 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Sports 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 Route Rocket 16 Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 9.88 x 6.25 x 18 inches. Constructed from Body 420D recycled nylon with carbonate PU finish and non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / side panels 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with non-PFC DWR finish it weighs 1lb 3oz pounds and is available in Black.