The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs The North Face Ruthsac Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Ruthsac Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin 75 Backpack Ruthsac Backpack
Category Backpacking Commuter
Sub Category Hiking Daypack
Capacity (L) S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L 31.5L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 12 x 5.9 x 18.7
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 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway.
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black Brandy Brown/Root Brown
Rating 4.4 4.1
Price Under $700 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
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 Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials
Internal Compartments Zippered laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets 2 zippered side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry™ back panel Padded 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 Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter 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 Ruthsac Backpack's capacity is 31.5L with a size of 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. it weighs pounds and is available in Brandy Brown/Root Brown.