Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

The main difference between the Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Exoti 50 Backpack has Shoulder Straps (Ventilated, adjustable shoulder harness ) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.

Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack Side View
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Vargo The North Face
Name Exoti 50 Backpack Griffin 75 Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 50L S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L
Dimensions (in) 14 x 3 x 25 S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4
Weight (lb) 2.0 S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz
Fabric X-Pac Fabric Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish
Color Blue/Gray Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Warranty Vargo Guarantee
Release Date February 6, 2017
Rating 5.0 4.4
Price Under $300 Under $700
General Features Shoulder Straps Ventilated, adjustable shoulder harness
Sternum / Chest Straps Chest strap Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hip strap with pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Zippers Wraparound J-zip
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Flap with buckle top access
External Pockets 2 side pockets Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry™ back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Ultralight titanium alloy external frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic lumbar support plate
Adjustable Length Torso 16-22 inches torso length
Hip Belt Pockets Yes Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
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 Exoti 50 Backpack by Vargo against the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face.


Vargo 's Exoti 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack has a capacity of 50L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14 x 3 x 25. It's made of X-Pac Fabric and is available in Blue/Gray 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.