The main difference between the Kelty Asher 55 Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Asher 55 Backpack has Shoulder Straps (Padded shoulder straps with load lifter adjustment webbing) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Kelty | The North Face |
Name | Asher 55 Backpack | Griffin 75 Backpack | |
Category | Backpacking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 55L | S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L | |
Dimensions (in) | 28 x 18 x 12 | S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.7 | S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz | |
Fabric | 600D Oxford / 420D Polyester | Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish | |
Color | 3 colors and patterns | Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black | |
Warranty | Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.7 | 4.4 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $700 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps with load lifter adjustment webbing | |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | Sternum strap with a whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belt | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | |
Zippers | Wraparound J-zip | ||
Main Compartment Access | Top loading access | Flap with buckle top access | |
External Pockets | 1 front and bottom zipped pocket, 2 side pockets, and mesh hip belt pocket | 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 | Trekking pole loops | Reflective webbing | |
Lightweight | Lightweight IronLite™ | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | AMP-Flow ventilated back panel | FlashDry™ back panel |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | FIT-Pro quick + easy torso adjustment system | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Molded hipbelt features two full pockets | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
Other Features | Other Features | The patent-pending Dyno Carry System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack |
Kelty 's Asher 55 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 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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