The main difference between the The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Hydra 26L Backpack has Shoulder Straps (J shape - adjustable padded strap) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Hydra 26L Backpack | Griffin 75 Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Backpacking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 26L | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | |
Dimensions (in) | 24 x 15 x 5 | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | |
Fabric | 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. | Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish | |
Color | Goblin Blue/Beta Blue | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | Lifetime | ||
Rating | 1 | 4.4 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $700 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable padded strap | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable waist strap | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Wraparound J-zip | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Flap with buckle top access | |
External Pockets | 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers | |
Side Pockets | 2 slip-in side pockets | 2 slip-in side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Reflective webbing | ||
Lightweight | Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | FlashDry back panel | FlashDry™ back panel |
Hip Belt Pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Integrated hydration sleeve | |
Other Features | Other Features | The patent-pending Dyno Carry System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack |
The North Face's Hydra 26L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.
The The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 24 x 15 x 5. It's made of 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. and is available in Goblin Blue/Beta Blue in comparison the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L with a size of S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish it weighs S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.
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