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.
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 |
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.
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