The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Zippers (Wraparound J-zip) while the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin 75 Backpack Womens Borealis 27L Backpack
Category Backpacking Womens
Sub Category Hiking Travel
Capacity (L) S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L 27L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11
Weight (lb) S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz 2.3
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% Polyester
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black 3 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.4
Price Under $700 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Wraparound J-zip
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle top 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 grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing Front elastic bungee system
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry™ back panel
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity
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 Womens Borealis 27L Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel 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 Womens Borealis 27L Backpack 's capacity is 27L with a size of 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 2.3 pounds and is available in 3 Colors and patterns.