The North Face Griffin Backpack vs The North Face Crestone Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin Backpack and the The North Face Crestone Backpack is that the Griffin Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Pivoting hip belt) while the Crestone Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
The North Face Crestone Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin Backpack Crestone Backpack
Category Outdoor Daypack
Sub Category Travel Outdoor
Capacity (L) 65L 27.5L
Dimensions (in) 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 18.13 x 11 x 8.25
Weight (lb) 2 1
Fabric Nylon
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black
Rating 3.8 4.7
Price Under $225 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Pivoting hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with 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 2 side slip in pockets, 1 front zip pocket, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, simplified organization in front pocket, tablet sleeve and key fob
Side Pockets 2 stretch side pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles
Loops and Attachments Detachable daypack
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded and protective 15" laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded adjustable back panel Padded 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
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

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


The North Face's Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Crestone Backpack is a Daypack 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 Crestone Backpack's capacity is 27.5L with a size of 18.13 x 11 x 8.25 inches. Constructed from it weighs 1 pounds and is available in Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black.