Kelty Origins Collection: Fairbank Backpack vs Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Origins Collection: Fairbank Backpack and the Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack is that the Origins Collection: Fairbank Backpack has Zippers (YKK zippers) while the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack does not.

Kelty Origins Collection: Fairbank Backpack - Front View
Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Kelty Kelty
Name Origins Collection: Fairbank Backpack Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack
Category Laptop Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 29L 90L
Dimensions (in) 10.5 x 7 x 19.5 31 x 23 x 16
Weight (lb) 2.09 5.8
Fabric 500D Polyester
Color Burnt Olive Black
Warranty Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 10, 2013
Rating 4.9
Price Under $100 Under $225
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Ventilating shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Webbing waist belt HDPE-reinforced waistbelt
Zippers YKK zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Top loading access
External Pockets 5 external pockets Bottom zipped compartment and multiple side zipped pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side zippered pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Vegan leather lash points Belt stabilizers, daisy chain and lash points
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Soft-touch padded; 15" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Ventilated back panel
Internal / External Frame Aluminum external frame
Adjustable Length Torso 16-22" adjustable torso length
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration bladder compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Origins Collection: Fairbank Backpack by Kelty against the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack by Kelty .


Kelty 's Origins Collection: Fairbank Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Kelty 's Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The Kelty Origins Collection: Fairbank Backpack has a capacity of 29L (liters), weighs 2.09 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 10.5 x 7 x 19.5. It's made of 500D Polyester and is available in Burnt Olive in comparison the Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack's capacity is 90L with a size of 31 x 23 x 16 inches. Constructed from it weighs 5.8 pounds and is available in Black.