The North Face Griffin Backpack vs The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack

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

The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
The North Face Kids' Sprout Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin Backpack Kids' Sprout Backpack
Category Outdoor Childrens
Sub Category Travel School
Capacity (L) 65L 10L
Dimensions (in) 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 11.5 x 8.5 x 5
Weight (lb) 2 0.57
Fabric Nylon 600D polyester, 1200D polyester
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green
Warranty Lifetime warranty
Rating 3.8 4
Price Under $225 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Pivoting hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic 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 External zippered pocket for smaller trinkets and treasures, Mesh water bottle pockets, Reflective bike-light loop
Internal Compartments Main compartment
Side Pockets 2 stretch side pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Detachable daypack
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded adjustable back panel Comfortable, stitched-foam 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 Kids' Sprout Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Kids' Sprout Backpack is a Childrens 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 Kids' Sprout Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 11.5 x 8.5 x 5 inches. Constructed from 600D polyester, 1200D polyester it weighs 0.57 pounds and is available in Tnf Black Thunder Bolts Print/Sharp Green.