Kelty Asher 55 Backpack vs The North Face BTTFB Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Asher 55 Backpack and the The North Face BTTFB Backpack is that the Asher 55 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap) while the BTTFB Backpack does not.

Kelty Asher 55 Backpack Front View
The North Face BTTFB Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Kelty The North Face
Name Asher 55 Backpack BTTFB Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Backpacking
Capacity (L) 55L 20L
Dimensions (in) 28 x 18 x 12 19 x 13 x 4
Weight (lb) 2.7 1.75
Fabric 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating
Color 3 colors and patterns Macrofleck Print Green
Warranty Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps with load lifter adjustment webbing Straight - Adjustable and injection-molded-foam shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 front and bottom zipped pocket, 2 side pockets, and mesh hip belt pocket Top pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve,
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Trekking pole loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AMP-Flow ventilated back panel Padded
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Adjustable Length Torso FIT-Pro quick + easy torso adjustment system
Trekking Pole Holders Yes

You're currently comparing the Asher 55 Backpack by Kelty against the BTTFB Backpack by The North Face.


Kelty 's Asher 55 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's BTTFB 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 The North Face BTTFB Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 19 x 13 x 4 inches. Constructed from 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating it weighs 1.75 pounds and is available in Macrofleck Print Green.