The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs The North Face Women's Surge Backpack

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.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face .


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.