The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs The North Face Router Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Side Pockets (2 slip-in side pockets) while the Router Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Router Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin 75 Backpack Router Backpack
Category Backpacking Commuter
Sub Category Hiking Everyday
Capacity (L) S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L 40L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 12.5 x 9 x 21
Weight (lb) S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz 2
Fabric Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black Meld Grey/Tnf Black
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.4 4.6
Price Under $700 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded & articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets Removable waist belt
Zippers Wraparound J-zip U-pull zippers
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 Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys, durable water bottle pockets, large external D-zip pocket for organization
Internal Compartments Large main compartment for books and binders, front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Two grab handles, a padded handle on top of the pack and another handle on front
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 14.75'' x 12'' (37.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
Travel Features Base / Bottom Bottom compression
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

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


The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Router Backpack is a Commuter 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 Router Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 12.5 x 9 x 21 inches. Constructed from 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Meld Grey/Tnf Black.