The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Zippers (Wraparound J-zip) while the Women's Surge Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Griffin 75 Backpack | Women's Surge Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | 31L | |
Dimensions (in) | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | 12 x 7 x 20 | |
Weight (lb) | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | 2.7 | |
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 | 15+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
Rating | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $700 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Articulated 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 | Removable waist belt | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellant finish | ||
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 zipped front 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 | Padded top handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Reflective webbing | Webbing daisy chain | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop compartment | |
Organizer Pocket | Front pocket with internal organization | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | FlashDry™ back panel | Rounded 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 |
The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face 's Women's Surge 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 Women's Surge Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 12 x 7 x 20 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 15+ colors and patterns.
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