The main difference between the The North Face Griffin Backpack and the The North Face Borealis Backpack is that the Griffin Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Borealis Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Griffin Backpack | Borealis Backpack | |
Category | Outdoor | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Travel | School | |
Capacity (L) | 65L | 28L | |
Dimensions (in) | 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 | 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 2 | |
Fabric | Nylon | 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo | |
Color | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | 30+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | December 11, 2013 | ||
Rating | 3.8 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $225 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded adjustable shoulder strap | Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Pivoting hip belt | Removable waist belt | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellent | ||
Main Compartment Access | Wraparound J-zipper access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | 2 stretch side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Detachable daypack | Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Carry-on Size Compliant | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel | |
Compression Straps | External compression straps | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded adjustable back panel | |
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 | 360-degree reflective accents | |
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration sleeve |
The North Face's Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel features while The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School 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 Borealis Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .
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