Kelty Asher 55 Backpack vs Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Asher 55 Backpack and the Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is that the Asher 55 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Trekking pole loops) while the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack does not.

Kelty Asher 55 Backpack Front View
Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Kelty Mountaintop
Name Asher 55 Backpack 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Backpacking
Capacity (L) 55L 70L
Dimensions (in) 28 x 18 x 12 29.9 x 13 x 10.2
Weight (lb) 2.7 2.0
Fabric 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester Nylon
Color 3 colors and patterns 10+ colors and patterns
Warranty Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty Mountaintop Warranty
Release Date May 31, 2018
Rating 4.7 4.5
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps with load lifter adjustment webbing S-shaped padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belt Padded hip belt with pockets
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers YKK zippers
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Top loading access
External Pockets 1 front and bottom zipped pocket, 2 side pockets, and mesh hip belt pocket 1 zipped front pocket, bottom compartment, and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Trekking pole loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AMP-Flow ventilated back panel Breathable padded back panel
Rain Cover Rain cover included
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal frame Dual aluminum internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso FIT-Pro quick + easy torso adjustment system 8 level height adjuster
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes Yes
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Asher 55 Backpack by Kelty against the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack by Mountaintop .


Kelty 's Asher 55 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Mountaintop 's 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features.

The Kelty Asher 55 Backpack has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 28 x 18 x 12. It's made of 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack's capacity is 70L with a size of 29.9 x 13 x 10.2 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 10+ colors and patterns.