The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

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.

The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack - Front View
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Hydra 26L Backpack by The North Face against the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face.


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.