The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack vs Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack and the Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack is that the Griffin 75 Backpack has Zippers (Wraparound J-zip) while the Exoti 50 Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack Side View
Specs Brand The North Face Vargo
Name Griffin 75 Backpack Exoti 50 Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L 50L
Dimensions (in) S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 14 x 3 x 25
Weight (lb) S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz 2.0
Fabric Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish X-Pac Fabric
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black Blue/Gray
Warranty Vargo Guarantee
Release Date February 6, 2017
Rating 4.4 5.0
Price Under $700 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Ventilated, adjustable shoulder harness
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Molded hipbelt features two full pockets Hip strap with pockets
Zippers Wraparound J-zip
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle top access Top loading access
External Pockets Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers 2 side pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry™ back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Ultralight titanium alloy external frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic lumbar support plate
Adjustable Length Torso 16-22 inches torso length
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
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 Exoti 50 Backpack by Vargo .


The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Vargo 's Exoti 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack's capacity is 50L with a size of 14 x 3 x 25 inches. Constructed from X-Pac Fabric it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in Blue/Gray.