Kelty Asher 55 Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

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.

Kelty Asher 55 Backpack Front View
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Asher 55 Backpack by Kelty against the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face.


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.