Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack vs Kelty Asher 55 Backpack

The main difference between the Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack and the Kelty Asher 55 Backpack is that the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack has Zippers (Comfort grip custom molded loop zipper pullers) while the Asher 55 Backpack does not.

Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack
Kelty Asher 55 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Gregory Mountain Kelty
Name Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack Asher 55 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 62L 55L
Dimensions (in) 28 x 13 x 13 28 x 18 x 12
Weight (lb) 4.7 2.7
Fabric 100% Nylon 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester
Color 3 colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 6, 2012
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $300 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps 3D air shoulder harness Padded shoulder straps with load lifter adjustment webbing
Sternum / Chest Straps Chest strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap 3D air hipbelt Padded hip belt
Zippers Comfort grip custom molded loop zipper pullers
Main Compartment Access U-zip main opening or full body front access Top loading access
External Pockets 9 external pockets including weather shield hip belt pocket 1 front and bottom zipped pocket, 2 side pockets, and mesh hip belt pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Sunglass quick stow system Trekking pole loops
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable sleeping bag straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Base / Bottom Dual layer bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AMP-Flow ventilated back panel
Rain Cover Custom fitted rain cover included
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal wishbone aluminum frame Internal frame
Ergonomic Matrix ventilated back panel with layered, multi-density foam
Adjustable Length Torso Response A3 suspension with auto angle adjust FIT-Pro quick + easy torso adjustment system
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack by Gregory Mountain against the Asher 55 Backpack by Kelty .


Gregory Mountain's Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Kelty 's Asher 55 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack has a capacity of 62L (liters), weighs 4.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 28 x 13 x 13. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the Kelty Asher 55 Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 28 x 18 x 12 inches. Constructed from 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.