The North Face Griffin Backpack vs The North Face Women's Surge Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Griffin Backpack and the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack is that the Griffin Backpack has Compression Straps (External compression straps) while the Women's Surge Backpack does not.

The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Griffin Backpack Women's Surge Backpack
Category Outdoor Laptop
Sub Category Travel Everyday
Capacity (L) 65L 31L
Dimensions (in) 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 12 x 7 x 20
Weight (lb) 2 2.7
Fabric Nylon 600D Polyester
Color Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black 15+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 3.8 4.7
Price Under $225 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap Articulated 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 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 handle
Loops and Attachments Detachable daypack Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded adjustable back panel Rounded 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 Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel features while The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 Women's Surge Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 12 x 7 x 20 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 15+ colors and patterns.