The main difference between the The North Face Griffin Backpack and the The North Face Router Backpack is that the Griffin Backpack has Load Lifters (Adjustable load lifters) while the Router Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Griffin Backpack | Router Backpack | |
Category | Outdoor | School | |
Sub Category | Travel | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 65L | 40L | |
Dimensions (in) | 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 | 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 3.3 | |
Fabric | Nylon | 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop | |
Color | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | 4 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
Rating | 3.8 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $225 | Under $175 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded adjustable shoulder strap | 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 | Water repellant finish | |
Main Compartment Access | Wraparound J-zipper access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | 2 stretch side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top handle and front haul handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Detachable daypack | 360 degree reflective bike-light loop | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated laptop compartment fits up to 17" | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded fleece-lined tablet sleeve | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | External compression straps |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded adjustable back panel | The FlexVent™ suspension system |
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 | Reflective details | |
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration sleeve |
The North Face's Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel features while The North Face 's Router Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop 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 Router Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 21.25 x 14 x 10.5 inches. Constructed from 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420 D Nylon, 210D Cordura Nylon Ripstop it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.
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