The North Face Griffin Backpack vs The North Face Basin 24 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin Backpack and the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack is that the Griffin Backpack has Compression Straps (External compression straps) while the Basin 24 Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin Backpack Basin 24 Backpack
Category Outdoor Hiking
Sub Category Travel Outdoor
Capacity (L) 65L
Dimensions (in) 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 11 x 6.7 x 19.7
Weight (lb) 2 1.7
Fabric Nylon Recycled nylon ripstop
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black Banff Blue - Aviator Navy
Rating 3.8
Price Under $225 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap Padded adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Pivoting hip belt Adjustable hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent Water repellent
Zippers 2 way string zipper holder
Main Compartment Access Wraparound J-zipper access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket External stash pockets, water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment
Side Pockets 2 stretch side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Web haul handle
Loops and Attachments Detachable daypack Two-point trekking-pole attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 1 laptop sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded adjustable back panel Padded back panel
Rain Cover Concealed rain cover
Load Lifters Adjustable load lifters
Hip Belt Pockets 2 hip belt pockets
Top / Floating Lid Detachable flip-forward top lid
Trekking Pole Holders Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve Hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Griffin Backpack by The North Face against the Basin 24 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features.

The The North Face Griffin Backpack has a capacity of 65L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 15.4 x 11 x 26.4. It's made of Nylon and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black in comparison the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack's capacity is with a size of 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 inches. Constructed from Recycled nylon ripstop it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in Banff Blue - Aviator Navy.