The North Face Griffin Backpack vs The North Face Berkeley Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin Backpack and the The North Face Berkeley Backpack is that the Griffin Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with a whistle buckle) while the Berkeley Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin Backpack Berkeley Backpack
Category Outdoor Daypack
Sub Category Travel Commuter
Capacity (L) 65L
Dimensions (in) 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 2 1.45
Fabric Nylon 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish.
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black Tnf Black/Mineral Gold
Rating 3.8 4.5
Price Under $225 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Pivoting hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Wraparound J-zipper access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 stretch side pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle
Loops and Attachments Detachable daypack
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded adjustable back panel Padded
Load Lifters Adjustable load lifters
Hip Belt Pockets 2 hip belt pockets
Top / Floating Lid Detachable flip-forward top lid
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

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


The North Face's Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter 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 Berkeley Backpack's capacity is with a size of 6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. it weighs 1.45 pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold.