Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack vs Gregory Mountain Nano 18 Backpack

The main difference between the Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack and the Gregory Mountain Mountain Nano 18 Backpack is that the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Belt stabilizers, daisy chain and lash points) while the Mountain Nano 18 Backpack does not.

Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack Front View
Gregory Mountain Products Nano 18 Everyday Outdoor Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Kelty Gregory Mountain
Name Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack Mountain Nano 18 Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 90L 18L
Dimensions (in) 31 x 23 x 16 18.8 x 11.4 x 1.9
Weight (lb) 5.8 1.0
Fabric Nylon
Color Black 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Kelty Limited Lifetime Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 10, 2013 July 16, 2020
Rating 4.9 4.5
Price Under $225 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Ventilating shoulder straps Air mesh padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap HDPE-reinforced waistbelt Removable hip belt
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Bottom zipped compartment and multiple side zipped pockets 1 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Belt stabilizers, daisy chain and lash points
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ventilated back panel Padded back panel
Internal / External Frame Aluminum external frame
Adjustable Length Torso 16-22" adjustable torso length
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack by Kelty against the Mountain Nano 18 Backpack by Gregory Mountain .


Kelty 's Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while Gregory Mountain 's Mountain Nano 18 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The Kelty Tioga 5500 Classic Backpack has a capacity of 90L (liters), weighs 5.8 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 31 x 23 x 16. It's made of and is available in Black in comparison the Gregory Mountain Mountain Nano 18 Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 18.8 x 11.4 x 1.9 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.